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1401 24Th Ave

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1829001 8 units · 2 fl · 1959

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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
Above average
avg 0.7
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Central Sunset average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1401 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 1959
2 or more units
8 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1959
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
Units8
Floors2
Year built1959
Total area5,750 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1829001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Vourthis Bill T Trustee 139 Quintara St San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
June 30, 1988

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Initial analysis

The property at 1401 24th Avenue is a two-story, 8-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1959, currently owned by Bill T Vourthis Separate Pr. The building has undergone significant improvements over recent years, with the most recent major upgrade being the completion of a new fire alarm system installation in October 2023 that includes low-frequency horns throughout the building. Other notable recent improvements include a bathroom cosmetic remodel (#7) in April 2022 ($20,000) and a unit 2 renovation in 2021 ($26,000) that included kitchen and bathroom updates. The building has been proactive in addressing safety requirements, completing a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 at a cost of $60,000, and upgrading the fire alarm system to comply with new ordinances in 2019.

The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including reroofing work in 2019 ($28,000) and electrical system upgrades to 400-amp service with individual meters. Historical data reveals several violations primarily related to fire safety issues, all of which were abated between 2000-2011, including concerns with fire proofing materials, fire escape ladders, and fire extinguisher maintenance. A complaint regarding unpermitted plumbing and electrical work was filed in June 2021 but was promptly addressed by July 2021. The property has maintained compliance with building codes, as evidenced by obtaining a Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) for its tier 3 soft-story retrofit status, though it has undergone periodic routine safety inspections over the years.

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Risk rating

How 1401 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
5thpercentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 773 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
53%
No DBI
violation
47%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Number of units

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building size

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 47%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1401 24Th Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Feb 19
Garbage and debris
electronics
311 RequestFeb 18
Blocking driveway cite only

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