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542-544 24Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1521028A 2 units · 2 fl · 1916

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 Central Richmond
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 542-544 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 1916
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1916
Total area2,560 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1521028A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chiu Family Trust
Mailing address
Edmund Y M & Nora C W Chiu 542 24Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
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544 24th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
542 24th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The Chiu Family Trust owns this two-unit residential building located at 542-544 24th Avenue in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood. Built in 1916, this two-story flats and duplex structure has experienced several maintenance and infrastructure issues over the years. The most recent significant event was a sewage backup incident in December 2019, which required attention from PUC Sewer Operations to clean and restore functionality. The building has undergone necessary repairs to address structural issues, including a completed dry rot repair to an extension panel wall in 2013, and siding repairs in 2001, which cost $500 and $50 respectively. In 2022, concerns were raised about an overgrown tree impacting sidewalk clearance, and while initial inspection noted the tree was neither dying nor hazardous, further inspections in May 2024 recommended using pruning shears to manage leaf growth.

The property has a history of parking-related issues, with three separate incidents of driveway blocking recorded in May 2023 involving the same vehicle, as well as previous sidewalk parking violations. Several building permits from the late 1980s and early 1990s suggest attempts to modify the property's layout, including work to convert a one-family dwelling into two dwellings, though many of these permits expired or were superseded. Other historical incidents include reports of street and sidewalk cleanliness issues in 2015, and graffiti on a pole in 2013. A street space permit was issued in July 2020, though its specific purpose is not detailed in the provided records.

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Risk rating

How 542-544 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
64th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 810 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building age

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

Director's hearings, owner's portfolio

Escalated DBI enforcement actions across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 85.4%
Moderate concern 11.6%
Severe concern 3.0%
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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542-544 24Th Ave event timeline

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2020
Building Permit Jul 06
Street space
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