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223-225 22Nd Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1411003 2 units · 2 fl · 1922

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Central Richmond
At or below average
avg 0.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 223-225 22Nd 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 1922
2 or more units
2 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1922
Total area2,908 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1411003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kwan Edmund Y
Mailing address
225 22nd Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
111912

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223 22nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
225 22nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
225 A 22nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential property at 223-225 22nd Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood is a 2-story building constructed in 1922, currently owned by Kwan Edmund Y. The building has experienced several concerning issues in recent years, particularly regarding unauthorized modifications and uses. Most notably, in July 2023, a complaint was filed regarding possible illegal short-term rental use of unit 225, which was reportedly being rented as an unhosted short-term rental for over 90 days per year despite not being the owner's primary residence. This followed multiple complaints in 2018 about potential illegal units, including allegations of an unauthorized third unit added to the streetside bottom floor near the garage.

The building's maintenance history shows some legitimate improvements, including a reroofing project in 1997 and ground floor living space alterations completed in 1990, along with a curtain wall repair in 1988, though these permits have since expired. The property has generated numerous 311 calls in the past two years, with significant activity in 2023-2024 primarily related to parking issues, including multiple complaints about driveway blocking incidents. There have also been several reports of garbage and debris in the vicinity, with items including furniture and a mattress needing removal. While most of these external issues have been resolved, they indicate ongoing challenges with both property maintenance and compliance with residential use regulations.

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Risk rating

How 223-225 22Nd 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
24th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1710 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 70.7%
Moderate concern 23.2%
Severe concern 6.2%
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

223-225 22Nd Ave event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Aug 31
Blocking driveway cite only
Black with White Top - Mini Copper - 7BTT712
311 RequestAug 26
Blocking driveway cite only

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