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20-22 Brazil Ave

Excelsior, SF 94112 6083038 2 units · 3 fl · 2000

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 Excelsior
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Excelsior average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 20-22 Brazil Ave 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 2000
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
N/A
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors3
Year built2000
Total area3,362 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6083038
Ownership

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

Owner name
Zotalis Trust
Mailing address
George & Anastasia Zotalis 1883 25Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
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22 Brazil Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
20 Brazil Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The property at 20-22 Brazil Avenue is a three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building located in the Excelsior neighborhood, constructed in 2000 and currently owned by the Zotalis Trust. The most recent significant building improvement on record was completed in February 2022, involving the installation of James Hardie lap siding and trim on the rear of the building, replacing existing wood siding and trim at a cost of $15,400.

The building's external environment has experienced persistent issues with street and sidewalk cleanliness, particularly in the form of loose garbage and debris, with three such incidents recorded between June 2024 and August 2024. Other notable incidents include a non-offensive graffiti incident in May 2022 (resolved under emergency legislation), two parking violations involving the same Nissan vehicle (one for sidewalk parking in May 2022 and another for blocking a driveway in October 2021), and multiple general cleaning needs in 2021-2024. A single incident of an abandoned vehicle was reported in July 2023, but the vehicle was gone upon officer arrival. While the building itself appears to be maintained, as evidenced by the completed 2022 siding upgrade, the surrounding street and sidewalk areas have experienced recurring cleanliness challenges.

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Risk rating

How 20-22 Brazil Ave'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
96th percentile

Out of 337 buildings in this neighborhood, 13 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 90.3%
Moderate concern 6.3%
Severe concern 3.4%
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

20-22 Brazil Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Aug 20
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestMar 28
Garbage and debris

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