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696-698 25Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1567039

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
Above average
avg 0.5
9
FewerMore

This building has 9 novs (7y), above the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 696-698 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 2002
2 or more units
? units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units
Floors2
Year built2002
Total area3,295 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1567039
Ownership

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

Owner name
Shrayber Ernest & Rozalia
Mailing address
5 Greenview Ln Hillsborough CA 94010
Last sale
052102

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696 25th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
698 25th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 696-698 25th Avenue in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Ernest & Rozalia Shrayber, has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues since its construction in 2002. The property, which was completed in 1999 as a two-unit flats and duplex building, underwent plumbing repairs in 2013 involving house trap and sewer lateral replacement. In 2018, a significant cluster of building violations was documented, including problems with garage area maintenance, dryer moisture exhaust ducts, carbon monoxide alarm installation, kitchen exhaust systems, bathroom mold, combustible lint around dryers, heating system issues, and a damaged garage ceiling – all of which were abated by March 1, 2018. Earlier issues include a 2013 complaint about sewer leakage affecting the public sidewalk and a 2001 incident involving construction work that allegedly damaged a neighboring property.

The building is currently undergoing a unit legalization process initiated in June 2018, and planning records indicate this is related to an "Existing Ground FL Unit Legalization" under Ordinance 43-14. Recent activity at the property includes several 311 calls in 2024 primarily regarding street cleaning and maintenance issues such as garbage and debris, though these are external to the building itself. The only documented fire incident was a false alarm or call with no civilian injuries reported. While most historical violations have been resolved, the outstanding status of the unit legalization process remains noteworthy, as does the building's relatively recent history of maintenance challenges.

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Risk rating

How 696-698 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
88th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 270 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

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 86.4%
Moderate concern 8.8%
Severe concern 4.8%
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

696-698 25Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Feb 14
Garbage and debris
electronics

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