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395 25Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1408013 10 units · 2 fl · 1924

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Central Richmond — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.5
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 395 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 1924
2 or more units
10 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
OTCLEM
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 1924
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
Units10
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area6,824 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1408013
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1331 Stockton St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
December 20, 2007

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2404 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121
395 25th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
2400 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The 10-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 395 25th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Willie Wong and Lily Lee-wong, was constructed in 1924 and has undergone several significant safety improvements over the years. Most notably, the building completed mandatory soft-story retrofit work in 2018, costing $90,000, bringing it into compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues, including a 2012 complaint about various building systems (heater, electrical, windows) and more recent concerns about exterior conditions, such as peeling paint documented in 2020-2021. A series of fire safety complaints were addressed, with notable corrections made in 2019 regarding fire escape maintenance and extinguishers. The building's sidewalk was historically problematic, with repairs documented in 2003, and more recent inspections in 2024 have noted issues with the sidewalk conditions.

The property has experienced periodic compliance challenges, as evidenced by multiple housing inspection cases, including a significant cluster of violations in 2002 related to fire safety, security, and general maintenance, all of which were ultimately abated. Recent years have shown improved compliance with building codes, though there were minor issues regarding weather protection and soft-story program requirements that were addressed. The building's maintenance history shows attention to critical safety systems, with regular updates to fire safety equipment (extinguishers), electrical systems (2020 and 2023 improvements), and structural retrofitting to meet modern safety standards. External conditions around the building have required ongoing attention, as evidenced by numerous 311 calls in 2024 regarding garbage disposal, debris, and sidewalk conditions, though these issues appear to be promptly addressed by city services.

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Risk rating

How 395 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
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Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2182 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
35%
No DBI
violation
65%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 65%
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

395 25Th Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Aug 02
Garbage and debris
city garbage can overflowing
311 RequestJun 17
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