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1801 24Th Ave

Central Sunset, SF 94122 2061001 12 units · 2 fl · 1940

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 Sunset
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 1801 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 1940
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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
Units12
Floors2
Year built1940
Total area12,305 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2061001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Pelta Jacob B
Mailing address
6360 Wilshire Blvd Ste 501 Los Angeles CA 90048
Last sale
010216

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Included addresses

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1709 Noriega St, San Francisco, CA 94122
1701 Noriega St, San Francisco, CA 94122
1711 Noriega St, San Francisco, CA 94122
1801 24th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1719 Noriega St, San Francisco, CA 94122
1715 Noriega St, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The 12-unit residential building at 1801 24th Avenue in the Central Sunset neighborhood, owned by Jacob B. Pelta, has undergone several significant upgrades and faced various maintenance challenges since its construction in 1940. Most recently, in 2023, there were complaints about unpermitted work and an improperly installed heat pump water heater, though the electrical permit for this was subsequently issued. The building has received substantial safety and accessibility improvements in recent years, including a $36,000 fire alarm system upgrade in 2021 to install low-frequency sounders and replace the fire alarm control panel to meet current safety codes. In 2020, the property completed multiple accessibility improvements under the Accessible Building Entrance Program, including the installation of power door operators and re-sloping of entrances, though one related permit was withdrawn. The building's maintenance history shows attention to critical systems, with water heater and plumbing upgrades completed in 2022, and past improvements including a 400-amp electrical service installation and window replacements in 2008.

Historical records indicate several building violations from 2000-2003 related to fire safety and structural issues, including problems with smoke enclosure doors, wood stairs, and potential lead paint concerns, all of which were marked as abated. The property has experienced recurring issues with its fire safety systems, including multiple fire complaints regarding extinguishers and alarm systems between 2020 and 2023, though these were generally resolved promptly. Recent inspections in 2024 have shown continued maintenance challenges, particularly regarding garbage and debris management outside the building. Notably, there was a tenant buyout reported at a nearby address (1849 24th Avenue) in 2016 for $35,000 involving two tenants, though this may not be directly related to the subject property. Recent 311 calls show ongoing concerns about external cleanliness and parking enforcement in the area, with multiple reports of garbage and debris in 2024, though these are external to the building's direct management.

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Risk rating

How 1801 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 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 790 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
33%
No DBI
violation
67%
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 27.9%
Moderate concern 51.6%
Severe concern 20.5%
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

1801 24Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Apr 03
No violations; affidavits received.
Housing Inspection Services
Fire ComplaintMar 09
Blocked Exits

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