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20-22 Elgin Park

Mission Dolores, SF 94103 3502072 4 units · 2 fl · 1906

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 Mission Dolores — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.9
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Mission Dolores average of 2.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 20-22 Elgin Park 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 1906
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 1906
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 built1906
Total area2,462 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3502072
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
20 Elgin Park San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
July 01, 1992

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20 Elgin Park, San Francisco, CA 94103
22 Elgin Park, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The property at 20-22 Elgin Park is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1906 in the Mission Dolores neighborhood, currently owned by Dean Kenneth. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past few decades, including two major roofing projects: a $17,800 roof reinforcement and deck repair in 2007, followed by an $8,800 reroofing project in 2021 using modified bitumen. In 2005, voluntary foundation upgrades were completed at a cost of $5,000, and in 2013 both street space usage and plumbing improvements (house trap and building sewer replacement) were completed. However, a recent investigation filed in March 2024 has raised concerns about potentially misrepresented modifications, specifically regarding an allegedly unauthorized roof deck and penthouse stair structure that was not properly documented in building records, though this structure appears in aerial imagery and real estate listings from late 2021.

The building's history includes various safety and maintenance issues dating back to the 1990s, primarily focusing on inadequate handrails and safety concerns for front and back stairs, though most of these earlier violations have been resolved. More recent complaints in 2024-2025 have primarily concerned street-level issues such as garbage, debris, and encampments in the vicinity of the property. A planning record from 2023 indicates ongoing efforts to legalize the disputed roof deck and stair penthouse structure. There was one notable tenant buyout in the vicinity (at 18 Elgin Park) in 2019, involving two tenants and a compensation amount of $30,000. The property has also experienced multiple infrastructure issues recently, including streetlight problems and maintenance needs in late 2024, which have been generally resolved through appropriate channels.

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Risk rating

How 20-22 Elgin Park'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
30thpercentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 559 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
55%
No DBI
violation
45%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Number of units

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 45%
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

20-22 Elgin Park event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 15
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJun 15
Blocking driveway cite tow

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