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4448-4450 20Th St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2698021 4 units · 2 fl · 1904

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights
Above average
avg 1.3
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4448-4450 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 1904
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1904
Total area3,750 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2698021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Barbara Marie Michael Separ
Mailing address
305 Eureka St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
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4448 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
4450 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 4448-4450 20th Street is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building located in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood, constructed in 1904 and currently owned by Barbara Marie Michael Separ. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and repair projects over the past two decades, with the most recent work being a routine painting inspection for peeling paint in May 2024 and an asbestos sighting complaint in November 2023. Previous major improvements include a roof replacement in 2011 costing $18,000, pantry area renovations in 2010, and garage door replacement in 2014. The building experienced a series of violations in 2002 related to fire safety and building maintenance, including issues with stairs, roof deck, and combustible storage, which were resolved by December 2004 through various repair works. There were also concerns about lead paint and asbestos siding documented in 2008 and 2024, with the most recent violation requiring proper containment and notification procedures.

Recent history shows multiple parking enforcement issues in 2024, with several citations issued for blocked driveways and illegal parking. The building underwent regular housing inspections in 2010, 2014, and most recently in 2023-2024. Historical maintenance records from the late 1990s indicate previous concerns about heating systems and structural elements like back stairs and rain gutters, all of which were addressed through subsequent repairs. The property has been the subject of routine inspections and maintenance work over the years, with most violations being addressed promptly, though some paint-related concerns persist as of 2024, requiring attention to both building maintenance and potential lead hazard compliance.

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Risk rating

How 4448-4450 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
9th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 1163 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
39%
No DBI
violation
61%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Number of units

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 36.1%
Moderate concern 35.9%
Severe concern 28.0%
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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4448-4450 20Th St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Nov 18
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
DBI ComplaintMar 20
Reporting a blighted property at 4448 20th street at the muni stop. building has substantially worn and deteriorated paint and siding, especially on the side facing eureka.

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