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20-24 Cumberland St

Mission Dolores, SF 94110 3598047 6 units · 3 fl · 1911

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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Mission Dolores average of 2.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 20-24 Cumberland 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 1911
2 or more units
6 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 1911
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1911
Total area4,110 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3598047
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Santa Donald L 321 Evergreen Dr Kentfield CA 94904
Last sale
December 29, 2020

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20 Cumberland St, San Francisco, CA 94110
24 Cumberland St, San Francisco, CA 94110
22 Cumberland St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story apartment building at 20-24 Cumberland Street in Mission Dolores was built in 1911 and has undergone several significant updates and repairs over recent years. The most critical work was the mandatory seismic retrofit completed in 2016, which addressed the soft-story structure requirements at a cost of $65,000. More recent maintenance includes emergency repairs to the rear staircase due to dryrot in 2021 ($14,000), and electrical system upgrades in 2019-2020, including a service upgrade and new power installation to Unit 20A. The building has a history of addressing structural issues, as evidenced by previous staircase repairs in 2001 and other maintenance work such as a flat roof replacement in 2017 ($12,285) and water heater replacements in 2009.

The building has experienced some concerning safety issues, particularly in recent years. In 2019, there was a hazardous electrical outlet incident reported, and in 2011, there were concerns about rot-damaged deck boards and an exterior wood utility ladder on the rear stairway. Historical records show a significant cluster of violations in 2001 related to fire safety, lead paint hazards, and various building maintenance issues, although these were all abated by 2003. The building has maintained its soft-story compliance as a Tier 3 structure, with work completed and Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) issued. Recent external issues have been minimal and primarily relate to street-level concerns rather than building conditions, with the latest 311 call addressing sidewalk cleanliness in July 2024.

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Risk rating

How 20-24 Cumberland 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
39thpercentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 487 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
61%
No DBI
violation
39%
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.

Neighborhood location

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Building size

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 39%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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20-24 Cumberland St event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint Mar 23
Date last observed: 20-mar-26; time last observed: 2:55 p.m.; floor: ground; exact location: rear bldg; building type: residence/dwelling stairway safety; structural problems; ; additional information: major rot of a structural beam that's supporting the back deck and stairway for 6 units.;
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