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438 24Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1455026 2 units · 2 fl · 1985

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 Central Richmond — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 438 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 1985
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 1985
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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 built1985
Total area3,700 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1455026
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Lowe Raymond K & Gong Denni 911 Lakeville St #376 Petaluma CA 94952
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The property at 438 24th Avenue in the Central Richmond is a 2-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1985. The building has undergone several significant improvements and faced multiple maintenance challenges over its history. Most recently, in 2024, a substantial renovation valued at $95,000 was completed in Unit #4, including kitchen and bathroom updates, with associated electrical and plumbing work. The building has made accessibility improvements, notably the installation of a chair lift in 2022-2023, though this required a modification to the common entry stairs. A significant plumbing issue occurred in 2015, requiring extensive repairs due to water damage in Unit 1's bathroom.

The building experienced a series of violations in 2016 related to various maintenance issues, including concerns about fire safety (fire extinguishers), plumbing (tub/shower repairs), window frames, mold in the kitchen, and general sanitation. These violations were all abated by July 2016. More recent history shows recurring heating system issues, with multiple complaints about lack of heat and thermostat problems in 2016 and 2019. The property's infrastructure includes a fire sprinkler system installed in 1984, prior to its conversion from a single-family dwelling. Recent exterior maintenance has involved several responses to street lighting, parking, and sidewalk cleaning issues in the vicinity, though these are external to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 438 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

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
93rdpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 158 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
92%
No DBI
violation
8%
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.

Owner's portfolio size

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

Building permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 8%
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

438 24Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Apr 06
Date last observed: 04-apr-26; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work w/o permit; ; additional information: plumbing work and remodeling completed in building without permit in 2025. water leak in bathroom from plumbing work. ;
Plumbing Inspection Division
DBI ComplaintApr 01
Date last observed: 23-mar-26; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling fire safety/fire escape; insects/rodents; dilapidated structure; structural problems;

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