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20 De Montfort Ave

Ingleside, SF 94112 6936004A 2 units · 2 fl · 1925

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 Ingleside
At or below average
avg 1.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Ingleside average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 20 De Montfort 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 1925
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1925
Total area1,909 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6936004A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Zhou Jian Fei
Mailing address
20 De Montfort Ave San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
042911

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 20 De Montfort Avenue in Ingleside, owned by Zhou Jian Fei, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1925. The property underwent significant renovations in 2004-2007, including a major vertical addition in 2004 that added approximately 800 square feet and a new unit, followed by various improvements including kitchen and bathroom remodels on the second floor, new furnaces and water heaters, and comprehensive electrical work in 2007. The building's infrastructure improvements during this period included new electrical systems with extensive lighting and appliance installations, and plumbing upgrades for two bathrooms and kitchens.

In recent months, there have been multiple reports of garbage and debris issues near the property, with ten incidents documented between October 2024 and January 2025, primarily involving abandoned furniture and loose debris, though most of these cases were resolved promptly, with at least one noted as requiring no work. From a safety perspective, the building experienced three minor fire-related incidents in the past, including a gas leak, a smoke scare, and a good intent call, none of which resulted in civilian injuries. A compliance action was recorded in 1985 to address inspection report requirements, and the most recent open case from January 2025 regarding garbage and debris remains in progress.

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Risk rating

How 20 De Montfort 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
71th percentile

Out of 156 buildings in this neighborhood, 45 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
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 location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

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 71.5%
Moderate concern 13.8%
Severe concern 14.6%
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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20 De Montfort Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Jan 11
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste

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