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725 Buena Vista Ave

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 1256015 4 units · 2 fl · 1924

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights
At or below average
avg 1.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 725 Buena Vista Ave 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 1924
2 or more units
4 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.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area3,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1256015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Bertha F Kiem Fmly Tr
Mailing address
Barbara J Kiem,succ Truste 192 Heather Dr Atherton CA 94027
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit multi-family residential building at 725 Buena Vista Ave, constructed in 1924, has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over its history, with particular attention to roofing work. The most recent structural maintenance concerns include deck and stair repairs completed in 2022 to address inspection findings from June 2022, representing approximately 50% in-kind work. The building has documented multiple roofing projects in 2006-2007, with costs ranging from $10,000 to $21,365, and the installation of vinyl siding in 2006. Electrical improvements were made in 2004 with the installation of 4 furnace circuits.

The property has experienced some security-related issues in the past, particularly in 2000 when violations were noted regarding exterior door self-closing devices and deadlatch locks, though these were abated within a month. A fire-related incident in 1996 required window and siding repairs, and more recently in 2021, there were multiple fire code violations related to smoke alarms that were subsequently abated. Routine housing inspections were conducted in 2000 and 2017, with no ongoing violations noted. The building's recent history (2023-2025) shows multiple 311 calls related to structural maintenance, including reports of graffiti, and several parking enforcement issues, though these are generally associated with street-level concerns rather than the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 725 Buena Vista Ave'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
34th percentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 232 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 56.3%
Moderate concern 24.9%
Severe concern 18.8%
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

725 Buena Vista Ave event timeline

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

2025
Fire Complaint Mar 12
Uncategorized Complaint
No Merit

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