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22-24 John St

Nob Hill, SF 94133 0180032 2 units · 2 fl · 1919

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 Nob Hill — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 22-24 John 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 1919
2 or more units
2 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.

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 1919
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1919
Total area1,940 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0180032
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
662 Capp St Apt 2 San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
March 22, 2019

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24 John St, San Francisco, CA 94133
22 John St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 22-24 John Street, owned by Weng Ellis, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1919 in Nob Hill. The property has undergone various maintenance and improvement works over the years, with the most recent significant repair occurring in April 2023 to address damage to the lower stairline and landing, as identified in a termite report. This repair, costing $9,500, was a notable response to structural concerns. In recent years, there have been several plumbing-related issues, including a 2021 complaint about a problematic drain pipe in the rear light well that affected both units, though this complaint is listed as not active. The building has seen multiple attempted renovations, particularly in 2001, when permits were issued for extensive kitchen and bathroom remodels in both units, window replacements, and electrical upgrades, though many of these permits ultimately expired or were cancelled.

The property's maintenance record shows attention to infrastructure upgrades, including a completed 200-amp underground electrical conversion in 2003, and some historical street space permits from 2001 and 2013. A 2008 electrical permit was filed to move a circuit to the proper meter location, though this permit has since expired. The building's recent history includes typical urban maintenance issues documented through 311 calls, such as graffiti removal, sidewalk cleaning, and sewer vent cover replacement, though these are more related to general building maintenance rather than structural or safety concerns. Two recent 311 calls from 2023-2024 are still open, one regarding structural maintenance and another for a temporary moving sign request.

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Risk rating

How 22-24 John 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
81stpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 214 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
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

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

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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 20%
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

22-24 John St event timeline

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

2026
Planning Record Jun 30
Acknowledging SF Planning Code Unauthorized Dwelling Unit Regulations
Closed - Informational
Plumbing PermitJun 26
Reconfigure 1 e) bathroom into 2 @ 2nd/f, add new toilet/ laundry @ basement. remodel kitchen @ 2nd/f, with underground

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