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4225-4229 20Th St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2752031 4 units · 3 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4225-4229 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 1900
2 or more units
4 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.

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 1900
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
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area2,857 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2752031
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Pelletier Matthew E & Tanis 395 Summit Rd Walnut Creek CA 94598
Last sale
July 07, 2021

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4229 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
4225 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
4227 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 4225-4229 20th Street, located in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood, was constructed in 1900 and currently contains four units, owned by the Pelletier Family Trust. The property has undergone significant renovations between 2015-2016, including interior remodels, window replacements, roofing work, and major system upgrades. Notable improvements during this period included a $132,000 top-floor unit renovation with new bathroom, kitchen, plumbing fixtures, LED lighting, and forced air heating system; a $100,000 roof replacement; and comprehensive electrical rewiring with a 400A service upgrade. The building also received a voluntary partial retrofit of its exterior retaining wall in 2011 and several other maintenance upgrades through the years.

The property experienced a series of violations in 2002 that were resolved by 2005, including issues with stairs, fire safety equipment, and storage. A routine inspection in 2014 noted several safety concerns that were subsequently addressed, including fire extinguisher maintenance and water heater requirements. In 2016, there was a complaint regarding possible lead paint and asbestos dust during renovation work, though this was marked as not active. Recent records show multiple parking enforcement calls regarding driveway blocking between 2022-2024, indicating ongoing challenges with parking enforcement in the area. The building has received several permits for various repairs and improvements over the years, including multiple window replacements, stair repairs, and electrical upgrades, demonstrating regular maintenance and investment in property improvements.

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Risk rating

How 4225-4229 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
43rdpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 728 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
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Number of units

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Neighborhood location

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 30%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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