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3600 20Th St

Mission Dolores, SF 94110 3597012 52 units · 5 fl · 1926

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems 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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below 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 3600 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 1926
2 or more units
52 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
VALEN
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 1926
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
Units52
Floors5
Year built1926
Total area40,294 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3597012
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Meridian Management Group 1145 Bush St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale

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Included addresses

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886 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
890 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3600 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
884 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
888 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
896 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The five-story, 52-unit multi-family residential building at 3600 20th Street, owned by 884 Valencia LLC, has undergone several significant infrastructure improvements and faced some notable resident concerns over recent years. Most recently, in August 2023, the building received a system replacement and horns upgrade to meet current fire code requirements, followed by a fire alarm panel upgrade in November 2023. The building experienced multiple heating and hot water system issues in late 2021 and early 2022, with complaints about inconsistent services lasting several weeks across multiple units. A significant recent improvement was the addition of a common laundry room at the basement level in 2021, which included both plumbing and electrical work for multiple washers and dryers. The property has also had various fire safety improvements, including a fire alarm system upgrade in 2017-2018, installation of new smoke detectors, and the recent sleeping area requirements violation issued in October 2023 that remains open.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to various building systems, including HVAC upgrades, electrical improvements, and plumbing maintenance. Previous tenant concerns included an elevator outage affecting elderly tenants in 2001, and issues with condensation and mold in 2009. There have been routine fire safety inspections and occasional violations requiring correction, including a 2022 alarm systems violation that was corrected. The property underwent commercial space transitions, including the change from retail to personal services use, with associated interior improvements. A tenant buyout occurred in April 2018 for one unit at $20,762.77, and there have been multiple 311 calls regarding the surrounding area, though these primarily relate to street conditions rather than building-specific issues. A vacant commercial storefront complaint was filed in 2020, and there have been various plumbing and electrical upgrades over the years, including backflow device replacement in 2023 and multiple bathroom renovations.

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Risk rating

How 3600 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
0thpercentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 799 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
9%
No DBI
violation
91%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 91%
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

3600 20Th St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 23
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJul 18
Blocking driveway cite only

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