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3901-3903 24Th St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 6508001 4 units · 2 fl · 1911

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Noe Valley — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.2
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3901-3903 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 1911
2 or more units
4 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1911
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors2
Year built1911
Total area3,600 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6508001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Bruel John S & Lindsey Salm P O Box 117309 Burlingame CA 94011
Last sale

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3903 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
3901 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 3901-3903 24th Street in Noe Valley is a two-story mixed-use building constructed in 1911, containing four residential units and ground-floor commercial space. The building's recent history (2021-2023) has been marked by significant commercial space renovations, including the conversion of former retail space into a bone broth takeout shop with associated electrical and plumbing upgrades, completed in late 2021. Multiple permits were processed in 2022 for water heater installation and other improvements, with some permits being canceled or marked as incomplete during the process. Notable building upgrades include a comprehensive window replacement project in 2019, where 28 windows were installed at the upper levels, exceeding the original permit for 17 windows. The building has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues over its history, including a sewage leak in 2007, unauthorized plumbing work in 2008, and various unpermitted sign installations. More recently, in 2022, there was a complaint about signs being installed without proper permits and an awning removal issue. The property also faced a disabled access compliance complaint in 2021, though this was eventually marked as not active. A significant number of 311 calls have been logged in early 2025, primarily related to garbage and debris issues near the property, though these are typical municipal service requests and not directly related to the building's condition or management.

The building's surrounding area has seen various proposed uses for the commercial space over the years, including attempts to establish a financial service and concerns about illegal commercial uses, though final approvals and denials varied. Current records show an open status regarding unpermitted sign installations and awning removal from 3903 24th Street, as well as regular maintenance and compliance checks being conducted through various permits and inspections. The property has undergone multiple electrical upgrades over the years, with the most recent developments totaling significant improvements to commercial space utilities, though some permit workflows suggest areas where proper procedures may have been bypassed or required subsequent amendments.

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Risk rating

How 3901-3903 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
13thpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1635 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
52%
No DBI
violation
48%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 48%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3901-3903 24Th St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Aug 04
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage
311 RequestJul 05
Garbage and debris

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