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896-898 24Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1666051 2 units · 2 fl · 1923

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 896-898 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 1923
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 built1923
Total area3,700 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1666051
Ownership

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

Owner name
Leung Ivan Kwok Hung & Anni
Mailing address
898 24th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
092407

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896 24th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
898 24th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 896-898 24th Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Central Richmond neighborhood, constructed in 1923 and currently owned by Ivan Kwok Hung Leung and Anni Tak Yee. The building has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple maintenance challenges over its history. Most recently, in 2019, substantial renovation work was proposed (though listed as "filed" rather than completed) with an estimated cost of $850,000, focusing on converting unit #1 from 3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms to 4 bedrooms/5 bathrooms and making various layout changes, including the addition of a roof deck and study in unit #2. The property experienced notable issues in 2018 with complaints about windows not closing, back stairway problems, and mold, though these complaints were eventually marked as not active. In 2007, multiple building violations were documented regarding stairs, window glazing, weatherproofing, and lead paint concerns, all of which were abated by June 2009.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural issues, including repairs to stucco work (completed in 2008) and street/sidewalk repairs in 2009. Historical permits also indicate various interior renovations, including attempts at vertical addition and interior remodeling in 2008. Recent activity on the property has included multiple 311 calls between 2022-2025, primarily relating to external issues such as graffiti, tree damage, and parking concerns, though these are not directly related to the building's condition. The most recent permitted works suggest an effort to improve the building's amenities and living space, though the substantial nature of these proposed changes raises questions about their current status given their "filed" permit status without subsequent completion records.

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Risk rating

How 896-898 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
72th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 630 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 84.8%
Moderate concern 10.1%
Severe concern 5.1%
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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