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1800 20Th Ave

Central Sunset, SF 94122 2056032 6 units · 2 fl · 1958

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Central Sunset
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Central Sunset average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1800 20Th Ave rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1958
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors2
Year built1958
Total area3,856 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2056032
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Owner name
Richard A Jr & Patricia M S
Mailing address
Schwarting Richard A Jr & P 869 Vega Cir Foster City CA 94404
Last sale
020212

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Initial analysis

The two-story, 6-unit apartment building at 1800 20th Avenue in the Central Sunset neighborhood, owned by Richard A Jr & Patricia M S, has a documented history of maintenance and safety-related incidents since its construction in 1958. Most notably, the building completed mandatory seismic strengthening work in 2014 ($60,000) and has achieved compliance with San Francisco's soft-story retrofit requirements. The building's maintenance record includes a completed reroofing project in 2003 and a street space use permit issued in 2015.

The property has experienced several safety-related incidents and maintenance challenges that warrant attention. There were multiple fire safety incidents, including carbon monoxide detector activations (both malfunction and actual), electrical issues, and smoke detector activations, though notably without injuries reported in any of these events. A notable fire safety concern arose in early 2019 regarding combustible materials, which was corrected by April 2019. More recently, in late 2024, there were multiple reports of garbage and debris issues around the property, including an infestation report in October 2024 that was transferred to the SF DPH EHS Healthy Housing Program. Historical complaints from 2014 indicate concerns about improper paint removal and debris containment, though these issues are no longer active. The building's documented history includes routine housing inspections in 2001 and 2002, and one fire-related incident involved a water or steam leak.

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Risk rating

How 1800 20Th Ave's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
12th percentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 716 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 34.6%
Moderate concern 17.8%
Severe concern 47.6%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1800 20Th Ave event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2025
Building Permit Aug 11
Replace existing windows street faceing with vinyl sliders
$10,000 · Complete
Planning RecordAug 11
REPLACE ALL WINDOWS W/NEW VINYL WINDOWS W/IN EXISTING OPENINGS.

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