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3858-3862 24Th St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 3652045 6 units · 3 fl · 1906

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Noe Valley
Above average
avg 1.2
20
FewerMore

This building has 20 novs (7y), above the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3858-3862 24Th St 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 1906
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
24NOE
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area4,230 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3652045
Ownership

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

Owner name
Szeto Whalun & Ava
Mailing address
Ava Szeto 35 Trumbull Ct Novato CA 94947
Last sale
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Landlord portfolio

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Included addresses

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3862 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
3862 A 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
3860 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
3858 A 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
3860 A 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
3858 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 3858-3862 24th Street in Noe Valley, owned by Szeto Whalun & Ava, has undergone significant recent maintenance and improvements since early 2024. The property, constructed in 1906 and containing 6 units, completed a roof replacement ($24,000) and several mechanical upgrades, including HVAC installations and bathroom remodels. Notable work includes addressing termite damage through window and siding replacements ($18,000) and dry rot repairs in February 2024. The building previously underwent a successful soft-story retrofit, achieving Tier 4 compliance, and completed commercial conversion work in 2023, converting a ground-floor space into a food-related business with associated improvements to plumbing and electrical systems.

The property has several active housing violations from 2019 related to various maintenance issues including windows, siding weatherproofing, interior surfaces, and safety compliance matters (lead hazards, smoke detection, heating systems). Historical complaints from 2011-2019 documented problems with water leaks, heating systems, and missing smoke alarms, though these cases have since been resolved. Recent maintenance activities suggest active management of building systems, including a 2023 electrical panel replacement at insurance request, though the persistence of some 2019 violations requires attention. Recent various 311 calls (2019-2024) have primarily concerned external issues not directly related to building habitability, such as parking violations and public space maintenance. The property's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing both urgent repairs (such as water damage and heating issues) and planned improvements, though some historical violations remain active as of 2024.

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Risk rating

How 3858-3862 24Th St'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
1th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1860 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
18%
No DBI
violation
82%
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.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 11.2%
Moderate concern 39.8%
Severe concern 49.0%
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

3858-3862 24Th St event timeline

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

2024
Electrical Permit Jun 04
Ref ew202403187435- address change from 3858 24th st to 3862a 24th st for final inspection
Complete
Plumbing PermitMay 29
To amend permit # pw20231130988 address for 3860 24th st to 3862 24th st unit a.

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