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825 Ashbury St

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 1269006 6 units · 3 fl · 1931

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

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 825 Ashbury 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 1931
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1931
Total area6,620 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1269006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Steve & Irma Asti It Llc
Mailing address
1806 Balboa St San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
021411

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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 825 Ashbury Street in Buena Vista Park, owned by Steve & Irma Asti LLC, was constructed in 1931 and has undergone several significant maintenance and repair projects over the years. The most recent major work involved the removal of a deteriorated trash chute in 2017, which was completed to address a 2016 notice of violation. A notable building violation in 2016 involved issues with carbon monoxide and smoke alarm compliance, exterior painting, and lead hazard notifications, which were eventually resolved. The building has experienced recurring maintenance challenges, including water damage issues in 2000 that affected both bathroom and kitchen areas in Unit 4, and garage ceiling damage in 2005. Historical records show routine inspections have been conducted regularly, with the most recent being in 2022. The property has also had multiple street space permits issued, including one in 2015 that remains active.

The building's maintenance history reveals a pattern of addressing both routine and emergency repairs, often following violations or complaints. Past issues have included problems with water damage, plumbing, and structural concerns, such as the 1998 concrete deck strengthening work. More recently, there has been an ongoing pattern of parking-related issues outside the building, with multiple 311 calls for blocked driveways between 2023 and 2025, resulting in several citations being issued. The property management has generally responded to violations and completed necessary repairs, though some historical permits show as expired or completed without recorded follow-up actions. The building's age and maintenance history suggest regular upkeep is required to address the various systems and structural elements typical of a 1931 construction.

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Risk rating

How 825 Ashbury 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
13th percentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 305 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
46%
No DBI
violation
54%
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 39.6%
Moderate concern 53.2%
Severe concern 7.1%
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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825 Ashbury St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Apr 11
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestFeb 09
Blocking driveway cite only

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