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2878 24Th St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 4208021 2 units · 2 fl · 1905

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Mission
At or below average
avg 2.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2878 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 1905
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
24MISS
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1905
Total area2,552 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4208021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Norman Yee Trust
Mailing address
Yee Norman Trustee 2710 22Nd St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The property at 2878 24th Street in San Francisco's Inner Mission district is a two-story multi-family residential building with commercial space, constructed in 1905 and currently owned by the Norman Yee Trust. The building underwent significant commercial renovations in 2018, including the creation of a new sushi bar on the first floor, conversion of existing restrooms to ADA-compliant all-gender facilities, and extensive electrical work involving the installation of numerous lighting fixtures, outlets, and emergency systems, with a total construction cost of approximately $53,801. Additional plumbing upgrades in 2018 included installation of various sinks to meet health department requirements.

More recently, the building has faced some maintenance and compliance challenges. In 2022, a complaint was filed regarding an unpermitted sign installation ("sake bomb") on the commercial portion of the building, though this complaint is currently listed as not active. The property has also experienced recurring issues with graffiti, particularly notable in late 2024 and early 2025, with multiple reports of offensive graffiti affecting both the building and surrounding areas, though many of these cases have been resolved or closed. There have been recent concerns about a damaged tree near the property, reported in January 2025 and currently listed as open. The building's commercial space holds several active permits and licenses, including ABC Type 41 (On-Sale Beer and Wine - Public Premises) and Health Department approval for restaurant use, while showing a commitment to compliance with ADA requirements and local health regulations through various permitted upgrades. Recent 311 calls have primarily related to street-level issues such as blocked sidewalks and graffiti, rather than building-specific concerns.

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Risk rating

How 2878 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
18th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1952 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
41%
No DBI
violation
59%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 23.0%
Moderate concern 70.9%
Severe concern 6.2%
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

2878 24Th St event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Mar 13
New signs for sake bomb total signs area 37.83 sqft.
Complete
Building PermitMar 06
Illuminated led letters (24" x 104") "sake bomb"

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