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3639-3641 20Th St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94110 3608068 2 units · 4 fl · 1912

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 3639-3641 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 1912
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.

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 1912
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
Units2
Floors4
Year built1912
Total area5,247 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3608068
Ownership

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

Mailing address
2744 E 11th St Oakland CA 94601
Last sale
060121

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3639 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3641 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 3639-3641 20th Street, a 2-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1912, has undergone significant renovations and safety improvements over the past several years, with the most substantial work occurring between 2017-2020. The building received comprehensive updates including complete rewiring of both units with new subpanels, installation of a fire sprinkler system throughout (with 61 sprinkler heads), and major interior reconfigurations. The 2017 renovation work valued at $530,000 included the removal and relocation of bedrooms, structural upgrades, bathroom reconfigurations, and installation of a new roof deck. Subsequent improvements from 2018-2019 involved plumbing upgrades for two kitchens and multiple bathrooms, including radiant heat system installations, though some permits from this period show as expired.

More recent work has focused on system upgrades and maintenance, including the installation of a sprinkler monitoring system in 2020 and various plumbing improvements. The building has experienced some maintenance issues, particularly in 2023, with two reported sewage backup incidents through a 4-inch vent, though these were resolved according to records. The property has also seen several street space permits issued between 2017-2020, and while there was one building-related complaint in April 2020 regarding work during shelter-in-place orders, this complaint is currently listed as not active. Recent 311 calls (2023-2024) have primarily concerned street-related issues such as hazardous materials and parking violations, rather than building-specific problems, suggesting that while the property has required substantial work in the past, it is currently maintaining regulatory compliance with no recorded building code violations.

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Risk rating

How 3639-3641 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
52th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 613 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 65.8%
Moderate concern 25.5%
Severe concern 8.6%
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

3639-3641 20Th St event timeline

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

2026
Planning Record Mar 18
CLOSED COMPLAINT: Lower unit 3639 at first and second floors with kitchen on second floor, upper unit 3641 at third and fourth (attic) floors with kitchen at attic floor, site visit and supporting information confirms two dwelling units per bp 201905079943, no merger. REFERRED from BOS: Dwelling unit merger.
Closed - No Violation

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