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1725 Turk St

Western Addition, SF 94115 1154031 12 units · 3 fl · 1927

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

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Western Addition
At or below average
avg 5.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Western Addition average of 5.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1725 Turk 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 1927
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1927
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1927
Total area8,940 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1154031
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Steven C. Thrower 1 Bush St Ste 900 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
051021

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Initial analysis

1725 Turk Street is a 3-story, 12-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1927, currently owned by 1725 Turk I7 LP. The property has undergone significant recent renovations, most notably the addition of three accessory dwelling units (ADUs) completed in 2020 at the ground level, followed by extensive unit improvements throughout 2021-2024. Recent improvements include comprehensive fire safety upgrades in 2022-2024, with new fire sprinkler systems, low-frequency sounders, and smoke detection equipment installed throughout the building to comply with current fire codes. The building's mechanical systems have also received substantial upgrades, including the installation of new water heaters, boiler systems, and electrical infrastructure in 2023, with a new 400-amp electrical service panel and updates to the fire alarm system.

The building has experienced several maintenance and safety-related issues over its history, with the most significant concerns emerging during recent construction work. Notable incidents include carbon monoxide leak complaints in March 2023, and a 2020 complaint regarding the building's soft-story status, which raised concerns about seismic safety compliance. The property has a history of various code violations dating back to 2004-2018, primarily related to fire safety equipment, heating requirements, and plumbing systems, though these issues were generally resolved within acceptable timeframes. Recent 311 calls from 2024 suggest ongoing parking-related challenges near the property, with multiple complaints about driveway blocking, though these are not direct building maintenance issues. The building's fire safety systems have been regularly maintained, with no significant fire incidents recorded in recent years, and historical violations related to fire extinguishers and alarm systems have been documented as corrected.

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Risk rating

How 1725 Turk 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
26th percentile

Out of 167 buildings in this neighborhood, 124 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
37%
No DBI
violation
63%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 27.2%
Moderate concern 65.1%
Severe concern 7.8%
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

1725 Turk St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 30
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJun 30
Blocking driveway cite only

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