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24 Gerke Aly

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0087015 7 units · 1907

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Telegraph Hill
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Telegraph Hill average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 24 Gerke Aly 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 1907
2 or more units
7 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units7
Floors
Year built1907
Total area4,793 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0087015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Joycelyn Anne Ong Trust
Mailing address
Ong Joycelyn Ann Trustee 24 Gerke Aly San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
051620

Landlord portfolio

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Multiple entrances & addresses

Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

481 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94133
479 C Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94133
479 B Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94133
479 A Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94133
477 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94133
24 Gerke Aly, San Francisco, CA 94133
479 D Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The three-story, seven-unit multi-family residential building at 24 Gerke Alley, also known as 477-481 Greenwich, was constructed in 1907 and is currently owned by the Joycelyn Anne Ong Trust. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, with the most recent work completed in October 2024 involving bathroom and lighting upgrades at a cost of $20,552. Notably, the building underwent a substantial soft-story retrofit in 2016-2017, including wall strengthening and foundation replacement work valued at $50,000, followed by a $500 fee for failure to submit required documentation. Major system upgrades were completed in 2010, including a 400-amp electrical service upgrade and the installation of a hydraulic heating system with radiators for multiple units.

The building has a documented history of maintenance issues in the mid-2000s, including heating system failures, interior surface problems, and fire safety concerns, all of which were addressed by October 2010. Several plumbing-related improvements were made between 2010 and 2013, including comprehensive fixture replacements, sewer line updates, and water line extensions. The property has experienced multiple carbon monoxide detector activations in the past, though none resulted in injuries or indicated actual CO presence. Recent 311 calls from 2022-2024 primarily relate to street cleaning and parking enforcement issues outside the building, with only one concerning a sewage backup in 2022 that was promptly addressed. The most recent building-wide maintenance action was the bathroom finishes and plumbing fixture replacement completed in October 2024, suggesting ongoing investment in property upkeep.

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Risk rating

How 24 Gerke Aly'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
19th percentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 554 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
62%
No DBI
violation
38%
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.

Neighborhood location

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 24.3%
Moderate concern 13.2%
Severe concern 62.5%
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

24 Gerke Aly event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 14
Rent board
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