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272 24Th Ave

Lake Street, SF 94121 1383028 4 units · 2 fl · 1961

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 Lake Street
At or below average
avg 0.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lake Street average of 0.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 272 24Th 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 1961
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1961
Total area4,088 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1383028
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wong Martin
Mailing address
Susan Lee 272 24Th Ave Apt 3 San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
041299

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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 272 24th Avenue, owned by Martin Wong and constructed in 1961, has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years. The building has received consistent attention to its roof, with work performed in 1989, 2010 (cost: $9,700), and most recently in 2020 (cost: $16,000). In 2018, substantial exterior work was completed including the replacement of dry rot and damaged siding in the front, along with window upgrades costing $18,000. Earlier records show window replacements attempted in 2002, though this permit expired. The garage door was replaced in 2007 at a cost of $1,227.

The property experienced notable issues in 2003 when multiple housing code violations were documented, including problems with fire escape maintenance, egress obstructions, and mold/mildew on interior walls and ceilings. These violations were officially abated by September 2003. More recent tenant complaints include one from 2013 regarding insect issues and aging carpets, though no active resolution is recorded following this complaint. Since 2023, there have been multiple reports (nine total) of garbage and debris issues in the vicinity of the property, including several instances involving abandoned appliances and furniture, though these are external to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 272 24Th 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
36th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 422 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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 75.5%
Moderate concern 16.8%
Severe concern 7.7%
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

272 24Th Ave event timeline

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

2020
Building Permit Feb 10
Reroofing
$16,000 · Complete

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