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551-553 25Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1519010 2 units · 2 fl · 1915

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 551-553 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 1915
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 built1915
Total area2,160 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1519010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Dasari Erast & Katia
Mailing address
551 - 553 25th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
111320

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553 25th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
551 25th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 551-553 25th Avenue, owned by Dasari Erast & Katia, is a two-story flats & duplex structure built in 1915 in the Central Richmond neighborhood. The property has undergone significant renovations and maintenance work over recent years, with substantial improvements made in 2019 including the installation of 22 new fiberglass windows, complete plaster replacement in both units, and stucco system replacement on the front facade. The building has also seen major infrastructure upgrades, such as the installation of a 7.85 kW solar panel system in 2020, furnace and duct work replacements, kitchen and bathroom renovations, and the installation of a trench drain system. More recent maintenance work in 2020-2021 included dry rot repairs to multiple decks and staircases.

The property has experienced recurring sewer-related issues, with multiple sewer backup incidents reported between 2010 and 2022, including significant incidents in January and April 2022. A plumbing permit from August 2021 indicates work on worn-out cast iron drains at various locations in the back of the building. There have been two notable complaints about the property: one in 2017 regarding improper lead paint containment during work, and another in 2019 about unpermitted roof work. The building's maintenance history shows attention to both cosmetic and structural elements, though the recurring sewer issues suggest an ongoing infrastructure challenge. Recent cases from 2024 and 2022 involving sidewalk parking and sewage concerns have been resolved, according to official records.

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Risk rating

How 551-553 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
98th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 45 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
95%
No DBI
violation
5%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 84.6%
Moderate concern 13.4%
Severe concern 2.0%
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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551-553 25Th Ave event timeline

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2021
Plumbing Permit Aug 12
Work category: 1p; - repair worn out cast iron drain for various location in back of the building
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