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2841-2847 20Th St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 4087040B 5 units · 3 fl · 1900

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 Inner Mission
At or below average
avg 2.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2841-2847 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
5 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.

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 1900
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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area4,971 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4087040B
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Naim B Totah Po Box 5594 South San Francisco CA 94083
Last sale
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2843 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
2845 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
2847 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
2201 Bryant St, San Francisco, CA 94110
2841 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

This three-story mixed-use building at 2841-2847 20th Street in the Inner Mission, owned by 2841 20th Street LLC, has a documented history of maintenance issues and required repairs, particularly regarding its structural elements. Built in 1900 and containing five residential units, the property has undergone several significant repairs over the past 15 years, most notably in 2013 when substantial work was completed on the rear stairs and decks, including addressing dry rot damage and replacing windows in the stair area. These repairs followed earlier violations from 2008 that noted problems with stairs and damaged ceilings, which were finally abated in 2010. The building has had recurring issues with its rear stairway, with multiple permit applications between 2006-2013 related to repairs and replacements of wooden stairs and balconies, suggesting an ongoing concern with this particular structural element.

More recent history includes a 2015 plumbing inspection related to the gas line and a routine housing inspection in 2014. The building experienced several complaints and violations in 2008-2009, including issues with an unpermitted fence installation, garbage management problems, and concerns about stairs and railings, though all these matters were eventually resolved. The property has undergone various maintenance works over the years, including a roofing project in 2008 and a gas line test in 2015. While there have been no reported fire incidents requiring response (with only one recorded false alarm), the building's recent history shows multiple parking enforcement actions in the surrounding area throughout 2024-2025, though these are not directly related to the building's condition or resident experience.

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Risk rating

How 2841-2847 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
39th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1452 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
58%
No DBI
violation
42%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 39.1%
Moderate concern 25.7%
Severe concern 35.2%
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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2841-2847 20Th St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 22
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
Planning RecordMay 01
COMPLAINT SUBMITTED: Norms Market,6286292331, Storefront Transparency - window and door visibility zone opaque - blacked out and covered with advertising signs. Exterior advertising signs without permit. Blinking illuminated beer and lottery signs not allowed.

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