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4345-4347 20Th St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2751021 2 units · 3 fl · 1910

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 Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights
Above average
avg 1.3
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4345-4347 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 1910
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Floors3
Year built1910
Total area3,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2751021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Karakus Gercek & A Melis Ok
Mailing address
4347 20th St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
120516

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4347 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
4345 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 4345-4347 20th Street is a four-story, three-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1910, currently owned by Gercek Karakus and A Melis Ok. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, with recent improvements including the installation of retrofit vinyl windows in 2024 and previous termite treatment completed in 2003. However, significant concerns have emerged regarding an unauthorized basement unit, as evidenced by a February 2024 complaint that documented numerous code violations, including improper ceiling height, unauthorized construction, and safety equipment deficiencies. This basement unit allegedly features its own kitchen, bathroom, and sleeping area, despite the building's legal classification as an R-3 two-family dwelling.

The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues, with an active complaint from 2014-2015 regarding broken light fixtures, weather-proofing problems, and other electrical concerns. A notable incident occurred in January 2016, when unauthorized structural work was reported, though this complaint is now inactive. Historical improvements include a kitchen remodel in 1984, window replacements in 1991, and various plumbing and roofing work completed in the early 2000s. Recent exterior improvements include the replacement of three windows in 2024 with energy-efficient retrofit vinyl windows. The building has also undergone some infrastructure updates, including waterline replacement in 2007. The property has generated several service requests, including a sidewalk parking complaint in 2022 and two public works complaints in 2018, all of which were resolved.

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Risk rating

How 4345-4347 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
17th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 1061 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
52%
No DBI
violation
48%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

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 51.3%
Moderate concern 40.5%
Severe concern 8.2%
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

4345-4347 20Th St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jun 10
Legalization udu on 1/f and addition of state adu at basement lvl. excavate (e) slab and add (n),convert into habitable space. modify front & side elevations, access stairs & add landscaping. new laundry.
$220,000 · Triage
Building PermitApr 28
To comply with nov# 202653232: repair deck and stairs, <50%, not street visible.

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