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531 24Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1520005 6 units · 2 fl · 1962

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high 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
Above average
avg 0.5
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 531 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 1962
2 or more units
6 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.

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 1962
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
Floors2
Year built1962
Total area4,312 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1520005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Adler Alfred Trustee P.O. Box 3382 Walnut Creek CA 94598
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 531 24th Avenue, owned by Eagle Trust and constructed in 1962, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance improvements over the past few years. Most notably, the building completed a soft-story retrofit in 2017 (Tier 3) at a cost of $75,000 to comply with seismic safety requirements. Recent major work includes a fire alarm system upgrade in March 2023 costing $28,538, with an earlier related electrical modification in 2022 that added low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas to meet current fire safety standards. Roof maintenance has also been a recurring focus, with a $15,600 reroofing project permitted in December 2023, following an earlier $5,000 reroofing in 2008.

The building experienced several maintenance and safety issues in 2017 that were subsequently addressed, including weatherproofing repairs, smoke detector compliance updates, and a lead paint hazard resolution. More recent complaints from 2019-2022 included issues with water leaks, heating systems, and soft-story compliance that were eventually resolved. The property's maintenance history shows regular attention to critical systems, though there have been recurring issues with roof maintenance and water-related problems, as evidenced by multiple complaints about leaks and water damage from 2006 through 2019. The building has active permits for both reroofing and fire alarm system upgrades, indicating ongoing investment in building safety and infrastructure.

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Risk rating

How 531 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
5thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2138 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
41%
No DBI
violation
59%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Number of units

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

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 59%
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

531 24Th Ave event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit Dec 29
Reroofing
$15,600 · Issued
Building PermitMar 28
Upgrade existing fire alarm system to comply with sffc section 1103.7.6.1

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