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659 24Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1567007C 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 659 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 area3,164 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1567007C
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wong Kai Kwong
Mailing address
659 24th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
061496

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Initial analysis

The multi-family residential building at 659 24th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood is a 2-unit, 2-story flats and duplex structure built in 1916, currently owned by Wong Kai Kwong. The building's maintenance history shows some significant improvements, particularly in recent years, including a $26,000 siding replacement project in 2020 that involved updating 850 square feet of rear siding with James Hardie materials to match the existing facade. Historical records indicate earlier modifications including a completed reroofing project in 1997 and room additions at the rear of the building in 1984, though these permits have since expired.

The property has experienced consistent parking-related issues in its vicinity over the past decade, with multiple reports of abandoned vehicles and parking violations, particularly between 2019 and 2023. Most recently, there was a driveway blocking incident in August 2023 that resulted in a citation. Other notable incidents include several reports of sidewalk parking violations in April 2019, though these were not validated by responding officers. The only documented fire incident was a water-related issue with no civilian injuries reported. The building's overall permit and incident history suggests regular maintenance has been performed, though the pattern of parking-related complaints in the immediate area is noteworthy.

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Risk rating

How 659 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
82th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 405 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

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 84.8%
Moderate concern 11.0%
Severe concern 4.2%
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

659 24Th Ave event timeline

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

2020
Building Permit Jan 21
Replace 850 sf of siding to rear of house, not visible from street. no framing change. james harding siding will match existing siding.
$26,000 · Complete

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