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920 Rutland St

Visitacion Valley, SF 94134 6304004 3 units · 2 fl · 1963

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Visitacion Valley — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 920 Rutland 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 1963
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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 1963
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 built1963
Total area2,830 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6304004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
920 Rutland St San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
September 09, 2016

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920 Rutland St, San Francisco, CA 94134
920 A Rutland St, San Francisco, CA 94134
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 920 Rutland Street in Visitacion Valley, owned by Li Jian Fu, has undergone several significant modifications since its construction in 1963. The most substantial recent development was the 2018-2020 legalization and expansion of an additional unit, which included a major $160,000 ground floor remodel, installation of new laundry facilities, and modifications to the garage. This work was followed by the installation of fire sprinkler systems throughout the property, with ongoing related improvements continuing into 2020 including a $3,500 sprinkler monitoring system installation completed in October 2020 and related electrical work. The property has a history of unauthorized unit conversion concerns, with multiple complaints between 1997-2019 regarding illegal in-law units and unauthorized construction work. Notable complaints include a 2018 complaint about unauthorized plumbing and electrical work, and a 2016 complaint regarding unpermitted tile removal and roof work. In terms of maintenance and improvements, the building underwent various upgrades including window replacement in 2016 and a complete reroofing in 1989. The most recent issues reported via 311 calls have primarily concerned external matters such as sidewalk parking violations and street cleaning matters, with multiple reports of garbage and debris requiring municipal attention between October 2024 and January 2025, though these are not directly related to the building's internal conditions.

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Risk rating

How 920 Rutland 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
63rdpercentile

Out of 214 buildings in this neighborhood, 79 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
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 15%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

920 Rutland St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Jun 11
Sign - faded
Street Cleaning - Faded; support - OK
311 RequestMar 12
Parking on sidewalk

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