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4448-4450 20Th St

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

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.4
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.4.

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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1904
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

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).

Mailing address
305 Eureka St San Francisco CA 94114
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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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

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

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

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

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

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

Neighborhood percentile
8thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 1176 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

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

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 61%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

4448-4450 20Th St event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint Jul 09
Date last observed: 08-jul-26; time last observed: 8am; floor: exterior; unit: exterior; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling water intrusion; damaged walls; other building; ; additional information: deteriorated exterior wall siding/cladding and apparent failed weather protection. exterior walls show extensive moisture staining (especially under windows), deteriorated paint, and chipped/broken siding, all visible from the public sidewalk. see sf housing code §703 and §1001(h)(2)¿(4) regarding weather protection, defective or missing protective coating, and broken exterior wall covering as well as sf administrative code §80.3 for visible blight. please inspect and require repair and repainting as needed.;
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