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2035-2037 20Th Ave

Parkside, SF 94116 2140005 2 units · 2 fl · 1926

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Parkside
At or below average
avg 0.8
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Parkside average of 0.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2035-2037 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 1926
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1926
Total area3,635 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2140005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chan William V
Mailing address
687 Spruce St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
102811

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2037 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
2035 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 2035-2037 20th Avenue in San Francisco's Parkside neighborhood, owned by William V Chan, was constructed in 1926 and has undergone several significant improvements over the years. The most substantial recent renovation occurred in 2009, when the ground floor was expanded to add two bedrooms, a storage room, and a half bathroom, along with the installation of two new furnaces, electrical systems including circuits, lights, switches, and smoke detectors. Before this, in 2007-2009, the property received multiple upgrades including the replacement of 10 windows, extensive electrical improvements including new panels and circuit breakers, and various plumbing updates. The building faced several violations in 2007 regarding building safety and maintenance, including issues with windows, fire proofing, and lighting, though all these violations were abated by late November 2007.

The property has been relatively stable in recent years, with the most recent significant building-related activity being a complaint about inadequate exterior maintenance in December 2024. Recent history shows multiple parking-related issues around the property, with several citations and complaints between late 2024 and early 2025, though these are not directly related to the building's condition or maintenance. The building had two tenant buyouts in neighboring properties (1118 Quintara Street and 1617 Pacheco Street) in 2022 and remains a two-unit structure as per current records. The property has maintained compliance with building codes since the 2007 violations were addressed, with no recorded safety incidents or major maintenance issues in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 2035-2037 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
72th percentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 71 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 60.2%
Moderate concern 20.9%
Severe concern 18.9%
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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2035-2037 20Th Ave event timeline

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2025
Fire Complaint Aug 29
Alarm Systems
Violation Issued

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