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895 24Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1667021 9 units · 3 fl · 1924

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Central Richmond
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 895 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 1924
2 or more units
9 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
Units9
Floors3
Year built1924
Total area8,715 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1667021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lee Trust 8-24-1996
Mailing address
Jame Sc & Martha C Lee, Tru 2078 20Th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
061899

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Initial analysis

The 9-unit apartment building at 895 24th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Lee Trust since 1996, is a 3-story structure built in 1924 that has underwent several significant maintenance and safety upgrades over the years. Most recently, in December 2024, permits were issued for brick repairs and waterproofing work costing $15,200, following an emergency inspection in November 2024 that revealed brick failure at the front facade, posing a public safety concern. The building completed a mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2015 ($35,000), and underwent main sewer line replacement that same year. The property has experienced various maintenance and safety issues, including multiple fire safety concerns between 2015-2022 regarding extinguishers and fire escapes, with the most recent fire escape inspection in 2020 noting problems with the gooseneck portions and rusted bolts. Notable incidents include a 2006 wall repair following automobile damage ($20,950), and a 2011 complaint about mold in the bathroom and bedroom. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to structural issues, though there have been recurring concerns about fire safety systems and building envelope maintenance.

The property has maintained active oversight of its structural requirements, as evidenced by its completed soft-story retrofit and recent brick repair work. Historical violations from 2002 regarding fire escapes, security features, and various building maintenance issues were all abated by December 2002. Recent building complaints primarily focus on external facade maintenance and fire safety systems, with the most pressing current issue being the recently identified brick failure posing public safety concerns. The building has experienced periodic fire safety inspections and corrections, demonstrating ongoing attention to safety systems though with some recurring issues. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to street-level concerns near the building, including flooding and encampment issues, which are external to the building's management but impact the immediate area around the property.

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Risk rating

How 895 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
3th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2182 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
32%
No DBI
violation
68%
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.

Number of units

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 16.9%
Moderate concern 48.5%
Severe concern 34.6%
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

895 24Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Feb 27
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement

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