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3646 20Th St

Mission Dolores, SF 94110 3597019 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

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 Mission Dolores
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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3646 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 1907
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area2,860 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3597019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Trew Raymond D
Mailing address
2501 Mission St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
082520

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Initial analysis

The property at 3646 20th Street in Mission Dolores is a 2-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1907, currently owned by Raymond D. Trew. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, including two separate roofing projects in December 2020 (costing between $14,000-$14,500), and a substantial kitchen and bathroom remodeling project in 2013 valued at $18,000, which included comprehensive plumbing and electrical work. While the 2013 renovations initially sparked a complaint about unpermitted construction that resulted in violation monitoring fees, proper permits were subsequently obtained and the violation was resolved.

The most notable recent issue involves an active complaint filed in August 2019 regarding concerns about a possible unpermitted third unit on the lower floor, which remains unresolved as of now. The building has experienced recurrent issues with graffiti in May 2024, with at least two incidents requiring abatement. Additionally, there have been multiple parking enforcement calls in May 2024 regarding blocked driveways, though these typically could not be validated upon officer response. The property underwent sidewalk repairs in 2004 and street space work in 2010, and while there were neighborhood concerns about short-term rentals in 2021, an investigation found no violations. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, though the active complaints and recent graffiti incidents suggest ongoing challenges with property maintenance and parking management in the immediate vicinity.

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Risk rating

How 3646 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
76th percentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 192 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

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Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 79.1%
Moderate concern 15.8%
Severe concern 5.1%
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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The story over time

3646 20Th St event timeline

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

2020
Building Permit Dec 11
Reroofing
$14,000 · Issued
Building PermitDec 09
Reroofing

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