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423 25Th Ave

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

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

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 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.

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
Ejm25Th Llc
Mailing address
1517 N Point St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
021319

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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

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
1th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2228 are predicted to be safer.

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 severity forecast
No violation 24.0%
Moderate concern 63.1%
Severe concern 12.9%
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

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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