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3924 20Th St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3600099 4 units · 2 fl · 1920

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 Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights
At or below average
avg 1.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3924 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 1920
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1920
Total area3,515 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3600099
Ownership

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

Owner name
Scaletti Family Survivors T
Mailing address
Scaletti Susan Da San Marti 4479 Leatherwood Ct Concord CA 94521
Last sale
081407

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Initial analysis

The four-unit, two-story apartment building at 3924 20th Street, owned by the Scaletti Family Survivors Trust, was constructed in 1920 in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant improvements and faced a number of compliance issues over the years. Most notably, in 2002-2005, the building was subject to multiple housing code violations including stair repairs, lead paint concerns, and security requirements, though all were ultimately abated by July 2008. These violations included requirements for self-closing doors, repair of damaged paint to mitigate lead hazards, and staircase repairs. The building received several important upgrades in the early 2000s, including a 150-amp electrical service upgrade with five meters completed in 2004, and structural repairs to the side stairway and lower landing completed in 2005 with additional cost adjustments in 2006. Earlier improvements included the installation of aluminum windows in 1988-1989 and perimeter wall repairs in 1987.

Recent activity around the property has been primarily related to external maintenance and infrastructure, with multiple 311 calls in 2021-2024 addressing street lighting issues, parking violations, and general street maintenance. Two street lights were repaired in late 2021, and there have been recurring parking enforcement issues near the property, with citations issued in 2022 and 2024. A combustible materials issue was identified and resolved in February 2016, and a building inspection complaint was logged in April 2020. The property appears to have maintained compliance with current building codes since 2008, with no active violations or significant safety concerns on record. Most recently, there were routine cleaning and parking enforcement matters in 2023 and 2024, though these are typical urban property maintenance issues rather than building-specific concerns.

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Risk rating

How 3924 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
30th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 895 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
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

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 45.1%
Moderate concern 24.3%
Severe concern 30.6%
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

3924 20Th St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Sep 18
Unit 4: to remodel kitchen in kind.
$25,000 · Complete
Plumbing PermitSep 18
Unit 4; to remodel kitchen.

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