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3329-3333 20Th St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3611060 10 units · 3 fl · 1900

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Mission
At or below average
avg 2.6
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3329-3333 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 1900
2 or more units
10 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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
Units10
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area3,945 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot3611060
Ownership

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

Owner name
Meda Small Properties Llc
Mailing address
2301 Mission St Ste 301 San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
110117

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3331 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3329 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3333 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The three-story, 10-unit multi-family residential building at 3329-3333 20th Street in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood, owned by Meda Small Properties LLC, has undergone significant renovations and faced various maintenance challenges since its construction in 1900. The property has seen extensive improvements between 2017 and 2019, including voluntary structural improvements ($148,000), complete remodeling of all units, ADA accessibility modifications, and the installation of a new fire alarm system ($25,000). Between 2017 and 2018, all units received electrical upgrades, and substantial plumbing work was performed, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, and replacement of sewer lines, water main, and gas lines.

Of particular note is the building's fire safety history, with multiple fire alarm system issues documented between 2005 and 2024, including a recent violation in January 2024. Historical complaints from 2000-2001 revealed serious maintenance issues at that time, including sanitation problems, interior surface violations, and heating system failures, though these appear to have been addressed. The most recent complaint, filed in September 2023, regarding common areas, is currently active. There have been several instances of building quality control issues in recent years, including multiple 311 calls in 2023-2024 related to general cleaning, graffiti, and sidewalk conditions. The building has also experienced periodic plumbing issues, with complaints about slow drains and standing water noted in 1997, and a sewage incident reported in 2001. While most historical violations and complaints have been resolved, including past problems with pests, lighting, and various infrastructure systems, the building's maintenance history shows a pattern of ongoing attention required for fire safety systems and regular upkeep of common areas.

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Risk rating

How 3329-3333 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
11th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 2118 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
28%
No DBI
violation
72%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 20.1%
Moderate concern 53.6%
Severe concern 26.3%
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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3329-3333 20Th St event timeline

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

2025
Fire Complaint Oct 28
Extinguishers
Condition Corrected
Fire ComplaintJun 10
Alarm Systems

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