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628 25Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1567029 4 units · 2 fl · 1967

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 628 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 1967
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1967
Total area3,632 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1567029
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gaw Family Trust
Mailing address
Gaw Michael & Susan L Ttees 565 22Nd Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
062615

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Initial analysis

The 4-unit multi-family residential building at 628 25th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by the Gaw Family Trust, was constructed in 1967 and is a 2-story apartment structure. The building has experienced several significant safety-related events, most notably a fire incident in 1996 that damaged the kitchen area, requiring window replacement and wall repainting. In December 2002, multiple fire safety violations were documented and subsequently addressed by January 2003, including requirements for smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, combustible storage remediation, and gas utility shutoff tools. While these violations were resolved, their occurrence indicates previous safety concerns. The building has experienced recurring issues with graffiti, particularly between 2009 and 2022, with multiple incidents requiring intervention from city services. There was one recorded fire-related incident involving a CO detector activation due to malfunction, though no civilian injuries were reported. The most recent building-related issues reported include a general cleaning matter in 2022 and various maintenance concerns in the surrounding area, such as graffiti removal and pavement defects, though these were addressed promptly by city services.

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Risk rating

How 628 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
36th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1440 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 76.7%
Moderate concern 10.9%
Severe concern 12.5%
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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628 25Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Oct 13
By the insurance company request replace three main panels at the 1st floor hall way.
Cancelled

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