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2921-2923 20Th St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 4086001 4 units · 2 fl · 1908

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 2921-2923 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
RM1
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 area5,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4086001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Yacub N Totah Living Trust
Mailing address
Totah Yacub N Trustee 677 Portola Dr San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
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2202 Bryant St, San Francisco, CA 94110
2200 Bryant St, San Francisco, CA 94110
2923 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
2921 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 2921-2923 20th Street is a 2-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building with commercial space, built in 1908 and currently owned by the Yacub N Totah Living Trust. The building underwent significant commercial space improvements in 2012-2013 when a deli café was installed, including kitchen hood installations, electrical rewiring, and plumbing upgrades. Major renovations continued through 2014 with a kitchen remodel, electrical updates, and furnace replacements across multiple units. Most recently, in May 2023, accessibility improvements were initiated with the installation of handrails and automatic door openers, though these permits are still in a filed status. The property has a concerning recent complaint filed in October 2023 regarding a vacant commercial space, which remains active as of October 2023.

The building has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over its history, most notably a serious stairway deterioration problem in 2004 that was classified as a life hazard but was abated within several months. A 2014 complaint revealed multiple interior issues including mold, damaged surfaces, and the need for smoke detectors, though these were subsequently addressed. Recent maintenance work includes an electrical upgrade in December 2024 with the installation of new breaker systems. The building has maintained active compliance with major systems, with records showing regular updates to essential services including plumbing, electrical, and safety systems. The property's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing code violations and system upgrades, though with some periods of deferred maintenance evident in historical complaints. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 and early 2025 have primarily involved public space issues outside the building, including street cleaning and parking concerns.

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Risk rating

How 2921-2923 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
21th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1880 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
44%
No DBI
violation
56%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 27.1%
Moderate concern 58.0%
Severe concern 15.0%
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

2921-2923 20Th St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jun 02
Re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
$7,850 · Complete
311 RequestMay 04
Garbage and debris

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