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423 25Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1457042 18 units · 3 fl · 1964

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Central Richmond — not a forecast
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.

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 423 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 1964
2 or more units
18 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.

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 1964
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
Units18
Floors3
Year built1964
Total area15,288 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1457042
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1517 N Point St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
June 21, 1996

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Initial analysis

The 18-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 423 25th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood has undergone significant improvements since its construction in 1964. The most recent major improvement was completed in September 2024, involving an upgrade to the fire alarm system to comply with current San Francisco Fire Code requirements, costing $51,900. The building completed its mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2016, which included structural reinforcements and the installation of steel moment frames, demonstrating compliance with earthquake safety requirements. Between 2017 and 2019, multiple unit renovations were performed, including comprehensive upgrades to Units 101, 202, 303, and 304, which encompassed kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical upgrades, and new plumbing fixtures. The building has maintained a relatively good record regarding violations, with most historical fire safety issues being addressed by June 2008, including corrections to fire sprinklers, smoke enclosure doors, and fire escape maintenance. Recent fire safety concerns include a violation issued in December 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements, though this appears to be the first significant fire-related violation in several years. The building underwent window replacement in 2012 (57 windows total) and minor exterior maintenance issues were noted in 2021 regarding items falling from the building facade. Regular routine apartment inspections have been conducted throughout the building's history, with most issues being promptly addressed. While there have been recurring concerns about the fire alarm system between 2005 and 2018, recent upgrades suggest a proactive approach to maintaining safety systems.

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Risk rating

How 423 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
1stpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2228 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
28%
No DBI
violation
72%
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 72%
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

423 25Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Jul 29
Siding replacement work at entire back, west side only. remove (e) cement board siding. install underlayment. install pre-primed hardie lap siding; in-kind. not visble from the street.
$96,000 · Complete

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