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5625 Anza St

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1590021 6 units · 2 fl · 1958

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Outer Richmond
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Outer Richmond average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 5625 Anza St 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 1958
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1958
Total area4,356 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1590021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mchale Children Special Nee
Mailing address
Mchale Kathleen A Ttee 5785 Thousands Oaks Dr Castro Valley CA 94552
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-story, six-unit apartment building at 5625 Anza St in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood, owned by Mchale Children Special Nee, has been through several significant maintenance and safety-related events since its construction in 1958. Most recently, in 2024, there were multiple complaints regarding mold issues and potential moisture problems in Unit 4 and another area, with residents expressing concern about possible dry rot and exterior wall gaps. The building underwent a major soft-story retrofit in 2016-2017 at a cost of $95,000, which generated several complaints during construction about unpermitted work and dust affecting tenants, though the work is now listed as complete with a Certificate of Final Completion issued. This retrofit included a $28,000 reroofing project completed in August 2024. The building experienced multiple safety violations in October 2003 related to fire safety systems, including a malfunctioning central alarm system, fire escape ladder maintenance, and combustible storage issues, all of which were resolved by January 2004. Recent municipal service calls from 2024 have primarily concerned external issues such as sidewalk defects, graffiti, and parking violations, with some being resolved through enforcement actions.

The building's recent maintenance history shows attention to major structural improvements, including earthquake retrofitting, though there are ongoing concerns about moisture-related issues as evidenced by the 2024 complaints. The property's fire safety record indicates previous concerns that required attention but were resolved. External documentation shows multiple instances of false alarms and system malfunctions being recorded by fire services, though no actual fire incidents or civilian injuries have been reported at this location. The most recent building permits and improvements suggest ongoing maintenance and upgrading of essential systems, though the February 2024 complaints indicate potential moisture control challenges.

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Risk rating

How 5625 Anza St'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
8th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 957 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
47%
No DBI
violation
53%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 26.8%
Moderate concern 29.5%
Severe concern 43.8%
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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5625 Anza St event timeline

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2025
Electrical Permit Oct 25
Main panel and meter section upgrade
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