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20-24 Landers St

Mission Dolores, SF 94114 3544032 3 units · 3 fl · 1908

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
Above average
avg 2.9
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Mission Dolores average of 2.9.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 20-24 Landers 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 1908
2 or more units
3 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 1908
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area4,350 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3544032
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Anthony & Renata Sottle Tru 2680 Warm Springs Rd Glen Ellen CA 95442
Last sale
June 12, 1998

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22 Landers St, San Francisco, CA 94114
24 Landers St, San Francisco, CA 94114
20 Landers St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 20-24 Landers Street in Mission Dolores, built in 1908, currently has several significant concerns. Most urgently, there is an active violation as of June 2024 regarding damaged paint that requires proper containment and notification due to potential lead hazards, with additional concerns about the building's dilapidated condition including paint falling onto the sidewalk and mold growth. The building's maintenance history shows recurring issues with exterior surfaces, including a 2014 violation for peeling paint and weatherproofing problems. Foundation work was performed in 2004 at a cost of $34,500 due to adjacent construction, and the building has undergone some updates including reroofing in 2013 ($15,650) and plumbing work in 2012 for gas lines. Earlier building violations from 2014-2015 had addressed various maintenance issues including security and safety concerns such as self-closing devices on doors, handrail requirements, and fire extinguisher maintenance.

The property has experienced multiple parking enforcement issues in recent years, with several citations issued for blocking the driveway between 2023-2025. While there have been no recent fire incidents, records show one undetermined building fire with no civilian injuries, and one medical assist call to the building. The building has undergone routine apartment inspections over the years (1999, 2005, 2008) which have generally identified typical maintenance and safety concerns. As of 2024, the most pressing issues appear to be related to exterior maintenance and lead paint hazards, with violations that require attention to meet housing code requirements.

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Risk rating

How 20-24 Landers 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
56thpercentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 352 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
66%
No DBI
violation
34%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 34%
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

20-24 Landers St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Sep 24
Public works
bsm complaint

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