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3276-3280 20Th St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3593006 3 units · 3 fl · 1909

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Mission
At or below average
avg 2.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3276-3280 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 1909
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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1909
Total area4,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3593006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Zaven S & Joan M Ayanian Tr
Mailing address
Zaven S & Joan M Ayanian Tr 481 Dewey Blvd San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
122012

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3276 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3280 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3278 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building located at 3276-3280 20th Street in the Inner Mission, owned by Zaven S & Joan M Ayanian Trust, is a three-story flats and duplex structure built in 1909. The property has seen several significant maintenance and improvement works over the years, with the most recent substantial renovation being an ongoing unit upgrade as of January 2025, including kitchen cabinet replacement, bathroom remodeling, and flooring improvements at a cost of nearly $39,000. The building has undergone essential plumbing work, with a completed sewer and house trap replacement in December 2024, following a previous sewer line upgrade in 2012.

The property's historical records show routine housing inspections in 1999 and 2008, both of which were completed without noting any persistent concerns. A notable fire hazard violation was recorded and resolved in June 2006. Recent service calls from early 2024 indicate ongoing challenges with street parking issues, particularly regarding driveway blockages, with multiple citations issued to offending vehicles. There have also been recurring reports of garbage and debris on the property grounds in 2024, though these were addressed promptly by city services. While the building's structural and plumbing systems appear to be receiving regular maintenance, as evidenced by the recent permits and completed works, the frequency of illegal parking incidents and occasional street cleaning issues suggests continued attention to the surrounding area management may be necessary.

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Risk rating

How 3276-3280 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
62th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 904 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 45.2%
Moderate concern 21.0%
Severe concern 33.8%
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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3276-3280 20Th St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jan 13
Other illegal parking
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJan 11
Blocking driveway cite only

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