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4418-4420 20Th St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2698015 3 units · 2 fl · 1908

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 Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights
At or below average
avg 1.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4418-4420 20Th St 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 1908
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area3,650 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2698015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hatton Trust
Mailing address
Hatton Robert M & Arianne S 4418 20Th St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
122710

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Included addresses

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4418 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
4420 A 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
4420 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 4418-4420 20th Street is a two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1908, currently containing three units and owned by Hatton Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, including a comprehensive kitchen remodel in 2021 ($30,000), re-roofing in 2017 ($13,500), and a major renovation in 2010-2011 that included window replacements, plumbing updates, electrical work, and deck repairs. The electrical system received an upgrade in 2014 with a 100-amp service riser replacement, and significant plumbing work was completed in 2011 including the installation of a high-efficiency furnace and laundry facilities.

Of particular concern are several active building violations that have remained unresolved since they were filed in June 2014, related to stair safety, guardrails, and smoke/carbon monoxide alarm requirements. These violations include issues with stair riser openings, guardrails, handrails, and the need to file structural maintenance affidavits. The building has undergone routine inspections by Housing Inspection Services in 1999, 2005, 2010, and 2014, with the most recent findings still pending resolution. While numerous maintenance and improvement projects have been completed over the years, these unresolved safety violations from 2014 represent the most significant ongoing concern regarding the building's condition and resident safety. The property has also been the subject of several 311 calls primarily related to tree maintenance and sidewalk issues between 2021 and 2024, though these are not directly related to the building's condition.

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Risk rating

How 4418-4420 20Th St'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
82th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 230 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

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 64.9%
Moderate concern 15.8%
Severe concern 19.3%
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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4418-4420 20Th St event timeline

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2025
Electrical Permit Oct 23
Grounding installation gt inspection for the pge
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