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24-34 Palm Ave

Jordan Park/Laurel Heights, SF 94118 1039036 6 units · 3 fl · 1907

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Jordan Park/Laurel Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Jordan Park/Laurel Heights average of 0.9.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 24-34 Palm 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 1907
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1907
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area6,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1039036
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Martin Jacqueline Successor 129 Convent Ct San Rafael CA 94901
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Included addresses

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

26 Palm Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
28 Palm Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
34 Palm Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
32 Palm Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
30 Palm Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
24 Palm Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 24-34 Palm Ave, located in the Jordan Park/Laurel Heights neighborhood, was constructed in 1907 and contains 6 units. The property is currently owned by the Beverly C Sassus Revocable Trust and has undergone several significant maintenance and compliance events over the past few decades. Most notably, there was a concerning lead paint violation reported in February 2015, when tenants filed a complaint regarding cracked and peeling paint in multiple rooms, including concerns about lead exposure affecting a 10-month-old child - though this complaint is currently listed as not active. The building underwent a substantial reroofing project in December 2016, costing $26,500, which was completed successfully.

The property has experienced several infrastructure and environmental challenges in recent years, particularly related to exterior conditions. As of June 2023, there are multiple open issues regarding curb and sidewalk defects, including a collapsed sidewalk and tree root damage, though one tree-related complaint from April 2021 has been resolved. Historical building improvements include a significant "bring building to code" project completed in 1986, and there have been regular routine inspections by Housing Inspection Services in 2001 and 2008. While the building has faced various maintenance challenges, including overgrown tree roots damaging the sidewalk (noted in 2009), the most recent major concerns revolve around exterior accessibility issues, which emerged in mid-2023.

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Risk rating

How 24-34 Palm 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

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
20thpercentile

Out of 272 buildings in this neighborhood, 218 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
58%
No DBI
violation
42%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

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
Moderate failure risk 42%
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

24-34 Palm Ave event timeline

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2023
311 Request Jun 18
Curb or curb ramp defect
Curb or Curb Ramp Defect

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