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3961-3963 24Th St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 6508031 5 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Noe Valley
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3961-3963 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 1900
2 or more units
5 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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,566 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6508031
Ownership

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

Owner name
Joel S & Justine R Coopersm
Mailing address
Coopersmith Joel S & Justin 30 Heron Dr Mill Valley CA 94941
Last sale
043004

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3963 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
3961 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 3961-3963 24th Street in Noe Valley is a 2-story, 5-unit multi-family residential building with front retail space, built in 1900 and currently owned by Joel S & Justine R Coopersm. The building has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues, particularly in recent years. Most notably, there is an active cluster of violations from December 2018 related to basic building maintenance and safety requirements, including issues with heat, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, handrails, ceiling and wall conditions, and plumbing. A recent complaint from March 2024 reported bathroom mildew problems, and in 2022 there was a complaint regarding incomplete 2014 permits and unauthorized sign installation. The building underwent various improvements between 2011-2013, including ADA compliance modifications, electrical upgrades, and bathroom renovations, though some permits from 2014 remain in an unresolved status. The property has see multiple sidewalk-related issues (2021-2024) regarding blocked pathways and accumulated debris, with some cases relating to retail merchandise display permits. Historical records show earlier improvements including office space renovations and electrical system updates, as well as a compliance issue related to soft-story screening in 2014 which was resolved in early 2015.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of periodic upgrades and improvements, including furnace replacement, plumbing renovations, and electrical system enhancements between 2011-2013, when several modernization projects were successfully completed. However, the more recent history suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly evident in the December 2018 violations that remain active, which include requirements for proper heating systems, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and general building maintenance. The property has faced multiple sidewalk-related concerns between 2021 and 2024, primarily regarding blocked pathways and cleanliness issues. While the building has an established history of permits and improvements, the persistence of some violations and the age of certain unresolved permits from 2014 may indicate areas requiring attention, though this should not be interpreted as an indication of current conditions.

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Risk rating

How 3961-3963 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
8th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1729 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
43%
No DBI
violation
57%
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.

Number of units

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building 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 44.9%
Moderate concern 40.9%
Severe concern 14.2%
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

3961-3963 24Th St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Aug 20
Install (1) non illuminated wall sign "rk kirshanan team, bill kitchen, tiffany hickenbottom"
$4,500 · Complete
Planning RecordAug 20
LEGALIZE THREE WALL SIGNS PER PLANS.

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