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2-24 Garlington Ct

Bayview, SF 94124 4715011

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 Bayview
Above average
avg 4.5
36
FewerMore

This building has 36 novs (7y), above the Bayview average of 4.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2-24 Garlington Ct 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 1976
2 or more units
? units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
Possibly exempt. Built before 1979 but single-unit — single-family homes and condos may be exempt from the SF Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units
Floors
Year built1976
Total area
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot4715011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Bayview Preservation Lp
Mailing address
Hearthstone Housing Foundat 4000 Macarthur Blvd Ste 105 Newport Beach CA 92660
Last sale
032819

Landlord portfolio

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Included addresses

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2 Garlington Ct, San Francisco, CA 94124
4 Garlington Ct, San Francisco, CA 94124
18 Garlington Ct, San Francisco, CA 94124
24 Garlington Ct, San Francisco, CA 94124
20 Garlington Ct, San Francisco, CA 94124
22 Garlington Ct, San Francisco, CA 94124
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Initial analysis

The property at 2-24 Garlington Court is a multi-family residential building constructed in 1976, currently owned by Bayview Preservation Lp. The building has undergone significant recent renovations, including major interior upgrades in 2024 valued at approximately $1.3 million, which included new kitchen cabinets, countertops, appliances, bathroom fixtures, flooring, and interior doors. This was followed by comprehensive roofing work in September 2024 on both buildings, with costs exceeding $99,000. The property has experienced recurring water-related issues, with multiple tenant complaints about leaks and mold between 2022 and 2023, including a serious incident in August 2023 that reportedly affected a child's health. These plumbing issues have necessitated several repair permits in 2024, including extensive work on water damage repair, plumbing systems, and fixture replacements.

Historical records show the building has had periodic maintenance issues, with a cluster of violations documented in 2001 related to plumbing, interior surfaces, and structural elements, though these were resolved by 2003. Additional work was completed in 2007-2008 under the Aimco program, which included extensive electrical system upgrades and various interior improvements. More recent tenant complaints have highlighted concerns about heating (notably in 2018), electrical outages (2019), and various maintenance issues. The property has experienced multiple fire safety-related incidents, though none resulted in civilian injuries, including alarm system activations and a gas leak incident. Recent maintenance work has focused on addressing water damage and updating building systems, as evidenced by multiple active permits for electrical, plumbing, and general repairs as of 2024.

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Risk rating

How 2-24 Garlington Ct'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 382 buildings in this neighborhood, 378 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
7%
No DBI
violation
93%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 5.9%
Moderate concern 13.3%
Severe concern 80.8%
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

2-24 Garlington Ct event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit May 20
For correction of nov 202651705. reference permit no. 202506309832 to comply with nov item no. 2.
$1 · Complete
Electrical PermitApr 02
Video surveillance equipment installation

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