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609 25Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1568001A 2 units · 2 fl · 1898

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 609 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 1898
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 built1898
Total area1,600 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1568001A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lin Pengtao & Xu Rui Chang
Mailing address
609 - 611 25th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
022212

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Initial analysis

The property at 609 25th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood is a 2-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1898, currently owned by Lin Pengtao & Xu Rui Chang. The building has undergone several significant repairs and modifications over its history, most notably in 2007 when multiple violations were recorded regarding unauthorized construction work, including unpermitted rooftop and siding modifications, extension work at the rear of the building, and construction of an unpermitted storage shed. These violations were ultimately resolved through proper permitting, including reroofing and siding replacement work completed in June 2007. The building's structural integrity was addressed in 1998 with the installation of additional foundation bolts, and in 1986, aluminum windows were installed.

Recent history from 2023-2024 indicates ongoing parking enforcement issues in the vicinity, with multiple reports of vehicles blocking driveways and illegal parking, though these incidents are not directly related to the building itself. There have been two fire-related incidents recorded, including a malfunctioning alarm system and a special outside fire, though neither incident resulted in civilian injuries. The property has experienced recurring issues with street cleaning and garbage management, with several reports of loose garbage and overflowing city garbage cans near the property, particularly notable in early 2024. While these recent issues may impact resident convenience, they appear to be primarily related to street conditions rather than building-specific concerns.

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Risk rating

How 609 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
69th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 698 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

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 64.7%
Moderate concern 28.2%
Severe concern 7.1%
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

609 25Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 08
Other excessive noise
Noise
311 RequestJan 30
Public works

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