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1447 20Th St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4101037 3 units · 2 fl · 1950

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Potrero Hill — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Potrero Hill average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1447 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 1950
2 or more units
3 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.

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 1950
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1950
Total area3,550 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4101037
Ownership

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

Mailing address
2421 Pierce St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
November 05, 2012

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Included addresses

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509 Missouri St, San Francisco, CA 94107
1447 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
507 Missouri St, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Initial analysis

The 3-unit multi-family residential building at 1447 20th Street in Potrero Hill, constructed in 1950 and currently owned by Ddk Missouri Street Llc, has undergone several significant improvements over its lifetime. Most notably, in late 2012, substantial renovations were completed including comprehensive remodeling of Units 507 and 509, featuring updates to three bathrooms and two kitchens, with new fixtures, cabinets, and appliances totaling approximately $45,000. During the same period, important structural work was performed to the ground floor garage and basement/crawl space, including foundation strengthening and the installation of shear structural plywood, costing $6,500. In 2013, the building received an electrical upgrade with the installation of a ground wire linking both PG&E services. The property has maintained regular upkeep, as evidenced by the installation of two awnings in 2003 and various maintenance work including window replacement in 1996 and reroofing in 1994, though some permits from the 1990s are now expired.

Recent activity around the property has primarily involved external maintenance issues rather than building systems concerns. Between July and December 2024, there have been multiple reports regarding the building's surroundings, including several incidents of graffiti on the sidewalk, issues with garbage and debris, and parking enforcement matters. The most pressing recent concern appears to be exterior maintenance, with three open graffiti cases reported in 2024 and one noise complaint. These external issues were generally handled promptly by city services, though one graffiti case from November 2024 remains unresolved as of the report date. The building's documented history shows a pattern of regular maintenance and upgrading, with no recorded tenant buyouts at this address in the available data.

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Risk rating

How 1447 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
56thpercentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 319 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
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 23%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1447 20Th St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 17
Public works
bsm complaint
311 RequestJun 14
Garbage and debris

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