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3557-3559 20Th St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3609079 6 units · 3 fl · 1904

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 Inner Mission — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.7
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3557-3559 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 1904
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
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 1904
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 built1904
Total area3,035 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3609079
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Kenneth A Tonna, Trustee P.O. Box 2201 Brisbane CA 94005
Last sale
April 10, 2003

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3559 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3557 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 3557-3559 20th Street in the Inner Mission, owned by the Kenneth A Tonna Revocable Trust, has undergone significant structural and safety improvements since its construction in 1904. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 (with an additional revision in 2018), demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements, with all associated work being properly documented and given a Certificate of Final Completion. The building has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over the years, with the most serious violations occurring in 2003 when multiple interior surfaces, plumbing, electrical systems, and fire safety features required attention, including repairs to damaged ceilings and walls, a malfunctioning central alarm system, and issues with the fire escape drop ladder. These violations were addressed and abated by January 2017.

Recent history shows improved building maintenance, with the most recent significant building permit being the baseboard heater installation in 2003, and no major building violations recorded since 2016. While there have been recurring issues with garbage and debris in the vicinity of the building, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2022 and 2025, these are street-level maintenance issues rather than building-specific problems. The property has also been subject to routine housing inspections over the years, including a 2016 inspection that identified several safety concerns which were subsequently resolved. The last recorded fire safety complaint in 2021 regarding blocked exits was quickly addressed the following day, indicating responsive management to safety concerns. The building's documented history reflects a pattern of resolving violations and completing required safety upgrades, culminating in the successful implementation of the soft-story retrofit program, though it also reveals periods of neglect requiring multiple interventions, particularly during the early 2000s.

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Risk rating

How 3557-3559 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

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
41stpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1404 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
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
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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Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 40%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3557-3559 20Th St event timeline

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