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1259-1261 24Th Ave

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1726012 2 units · 2 fl · 1922

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low 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 Sunset — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Central Sunset average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1259-1261 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 1922
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.

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 1922
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1922
Total area3,180 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1726012
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Zinchik Leonid 5840 Geary Blvd Ste 101 San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
April 06, 2016

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1261 24th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1259 24th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The duplex property at 1259-1261 24th Avenue in San Francisco's Central Sunset neighborhood, built in 1922 and owned by Yevgeniy & Alina Zinchik, has recently undergone several significant maintenance and repair projects in September 2023. These improvements included the replacement of 20 rear windows ($15,000) and repairs to dry rot and stucco on the rear and south walls ($10,000), collectively indicating attention to building envelope maintenance. However, there was a brief complaint in September 2023 regarding construction dust affecting a neighboring property, which was addressed within five days. The building's maintenance history shows some past concerns, including a 2001 incident involving unauthorized kitchen remodeling and removal of exit stairs, though this was promptly resolved within one day.

The property has generated multiple 311 calls over the years, primarily related to street cleaning issues in August 2023 (regarding loose garbage), and two parking-related complaints in 2016 and 2019. There was also one documented flooding/ sewer issue on the property in April 2016 that was resolved. The building appears to have undergone regular maintenance, particularly in recent months, though the recent window and stucco work suggests ongoing attention to preserving the building's structural integrity and improving its overall condition.

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Risk rating

How 1259-1261 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
93rdpercentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 57 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
92%
No DBI
violation
8%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood location

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12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 8%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1259-1261 24Th Ave event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit Sep 22
Replace 20 windows in the rear "in kind"
$15,000 · Complete
DBI ComplaintSep 14
1261 24th ave --- customer states that there's a construction at this address and they never tarp anything. all the dust are flying in the air and i cannot breathe. (311 sr 17298213)

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