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267 25Th Ave

Lake Street, SF 94121 1385012 8 units · 3 fl · 1962

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Lake Street — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lake Street average of 0.6.

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 267 25Th 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 1962
2 or more units
8 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1962
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
Units8
Floors3
Year built1962
Total area5,254 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1385012
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Thomas I Vilhauer 5758 Geary Blvd #416 San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
November 07, 2014

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The 267 25th Avenue property is a 3-story, 8-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1962, currently owned by 267 25th Avenue LLC. The building underwent significant improvements between 2016 and 2019, including a mandatory soft-story retrofit that added two ground floor units, installation of a new fire sprinkler system ($31,275), comprehensive fire alarm system upgrades ($12,000), and replacement of all windows. The building received substantial system upgrades with the installation of a new heating system featuring split system heat pumps for all apartments, and improvements to plumbing systems including the addition of laundry facilities in multiple units. A cellular dialer was also added to the fire alarm control panel in 2019, enhancing safety features.

The building's recent history shows active management and maintenance, with several permits issued for various improvements including electrical work related to fire safety systems and plumbing upgrades. Three complaints about construction noise were filed in late 2018, which indicates some disruption during the final stages of the renovation work. Historical violations from 2001 and 2008 related to fire safety, plumbing, and interior maintenance were all abated, suggesting previous compliance issues have been resolved. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to external issues such as tree root damage to sidewalks (2022), rather than building-specific problems, indicating generally good maintenance of the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 267 25Th 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

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
8thpercentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 607 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
50%
No DBI
violation
50%
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.

Building size

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 50%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

267 25Th Ave event timeline

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

2019
Building Permit Aug 19
Revision to pa 2015-1207-4335 r2 per inspector's request this permit will correct replacement window size on the front of the building. the 4 units are replace in kind
$1 · Complete
Plumbing PermitAug 19
Work category: 4pa; final inspection for the fire sprinkler system, the original permit expired and just need to have the final signed off.

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