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438 25Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1456036 4 units · 2 fl · 1968

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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 438 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 1968
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1968
Total area4,010 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1456036
Ownership

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

Owner name
George & Doris Chin Crd She
Mailing address
Chin George Trustee 120 8Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 438 25th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by George & Doris Chin Crd She, has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects since its construction in 1968. The property has seen regular upkeep of its individual units, including bathroom renovations in Apartments 1 and 4 (2017 and 2019), and major exterior work such as a reroofing project (2018) and the replacement of four vinyl windows (2010). A garage door operator was installed in 2008, though this electrical permit is now expired.

The building experienced a notable cluster of safety and code compliance issues in December 2002, when multiple violations were recorded related to fire safety, smoke detection, and gas utility requirements, including the need for a gas shutoff tool, lobby smoke detectors, egress clearance, and combustible storage concerns. All of these violations were promptly addressed and abated by March 2003. More recently, in August 2024 and May 2023, there were two separate incidents of driveway blocking reported, with one resulting in a citation. A plumbing issue was reported in September 2017, though records indicate it was transferred to another department for follow-up. The building's maintenance history demonstrates regular upkeep of both common areas and individual units, with all major violations having been resolved two decades ago.

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Risk rating

How 438 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

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
63th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 832 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 78.2%
Moderate concern 12.9%
Severe concern 8.9%
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

438 25Th Ave event timeline

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

2023
311 Request May 19
Blocking driveway cite only
Silver - Honda Prius - 9BJP433
311 RequestMay 06
Other illegal parking

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