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4186-4190 20Th St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3602060 4 units · 2 fl · 1908

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 4186-4190 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 1908
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area3,640 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3602060
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wahhab Living Trust
Mailing address
Sami F & Maritsa M Wahhab, 699 Castro St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
052496

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4186 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
4188 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
699 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
4190 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 4186-4190 20th Street is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building with retail space, constructed in 1908 and currently owned by Wahhab Living Trust. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and compliance events over the past two decades, most notably a complete reroofing project completed in December 2024 costing $10,000. A major compliance issue occurred in 2004 when an unauthorized 8-foot structure was built on the roof, blocking neighbors' views; this violation was finally resolved in 2010. The building has maintained regular housing inspections over the years (2001, 2007, 2011, 2014), with no violations found in the most recent routine inspection.

Recent maintenance activities include electrical work related to signage in 2012, though an attempt to connect power to a 100-amp service in 2020 was cancelled. The building experienced some infrastructure issues in 2024, including a sewage backup incident in November that was promptly resolved by utility services. The surrounding area has seen various municipal service interactions in 2024, including multiple reports of illegal postings, defaced signs, and a concerning damaged tree issue reported in July 2024. While these external issues don't directly impact the building's habitability, they provide context about the property's immediate environment. The property's maintenance record shows regular upkeep and prompt attention to violations when they occur, with no current active violations or complaints on file.

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Risk rating

How 4186-4190 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
22th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 997 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
57%
No DBI
violation
43%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 44.5%
Moderate concern 29.8%
Severe concern 25.6%
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

4186-4190 20Th St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Feb 06
Change 2nd floor windows @ 4188 & 4190 20th street from casement aluminum windows to block vinyl window (block frame) made by milgard v250 style single hung in existing openings. street visible. 19 windows total, in existing openings.
$7,681 · Issued
Planning RecordFeb 06
Replace all 19 windows on the second floor with new single hung vinyl windows within existing openings.

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