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225 15Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1418003 6 units · 2 fl · 1963

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 225 15Th 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 1963
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1963
Total area4,312 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1418003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Toy 1991 Trust The
Mailing address
David S & Helene G Toy 28 Lavina Ct Orinda CA 94563
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 2-story apartment building at 225 15th Ave in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by the Toy 1991 Trust, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues since its construction in 1963. Most notably, in early 2020, multiple concerning conditions were reported, including exposed wiring, plumbing leaks, potentially hazardous work conditions, and the presence of asbestos in the garage area. The building has also experienced recurring issues with its plumbing system, including a significant sewer pipe leak in 2011 that required repairs, and more recently, a sewer odor complaint in July 2024 that was resolved by the PUC-Sewer Operations.

The property has a documented history of fire safety concerns, with multiple violations recorded in 2002 and 2009 related to fire extinguisher maintenance, egress obstructions, and security requirements. A plumbing-related problem in 2011 resulted in reports of ceiling damage in the garage area, which was initially filed as a complaint about water damage. The building's maintenance history includes a roofing project completed in 2010 at a cost of $8,000. While the property has undergone regular inspections over the years, including a routine inspection in 2009 and 1996, these have often revealed multiple violations requiring correction. External issues such as graffiti on the building and surrounding areas have been documented through 311 calls, with incidents reported in both 2020 and 2011.

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Risk rating

How 225 15Th 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
11th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2002 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 43.6%
Moderate concern 41.6%
Severe concern 14.7%
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

225 15Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
311 Request Jul 13
Sewer odor
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