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24-28 Rausch St

South of Market, SF 94103 3730063 3 units · 3 fl · 1908

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in South of Market
Above average
avg 3.3
14
FewerMore

This building has 14 novs (7y), above the South of Market average of 3.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 24-28 Rausch 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 1908
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RED
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area4,315 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3730063
Ownership

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

Owner name
Katz Jeffrey
Mailing address
3959 Lower Honoapiilani Rd Lahaina HI 96761
Last sale
122497

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26 Rausch St, San Francisco, CA 94103
24 Rausch St, San Francisco, CA 94103
28 Rausch St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 24-28 Rausch Street in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood was built in 1908 and is currently owned by Jeffrey Katz. The property has experienced multiple significant issues in recent months, with active violations filed in November 2024 including concerns about smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, structural maintenance, and lead paint hazards. There are also ongoing issues with building stairs and unauthorized exterior work reported in September 2024. Historical records show a pattern of maintenance and habitability issues, particularly during the late 1990s, including complaints about pest infestations, plumbing problems, broken windows, and heating issues. The building underwent several renovation attempts in 2000, including kitchen remodeling and proposed conversion of the basement to a parking garage, though some of these permits were cancelled or expired. More recent maintenance history shows some attention to common areas, with completed work on kitchen cabinets, hallway ceilings, and various repairs, though many of these permits are now quite old (dating back to 1999-2000).

The property has been subject to multiple 311 calls in recent months, primarily relating to street cleaning and waste management issues, with several reports of human or animal waste and abandoned furniture. A recent routine complaint inspection (filed in November 2024) has generated multiple active violations that appear to remain unaddressed as of December 2024. Historical data shows the building has experienced regular inspections by Housing Inspection Services, with the most active complaints occurring in 1998-1999 when numerous habitability violations were documented. While some improvements have been made over the years, the recent cluster of violations and maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with property upkeep and safety compliance.

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Risk rating

How 24-28 Rausch 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
53th percentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 202 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 77.3%
Moderate concern 13.1%
Severe concern 9.6%
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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24-28 Rausch St event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint Apr 29
Extinguishers
Fire ComplaintApr 29
Alarm Systems

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