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725 14Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1657003 3 units · 4 fl · 1922

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 725 14Th 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 1922
2 or more units
3 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1922
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors4
Year built1922
Total area5,766 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1657003
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Eric Neplokh 500 Masonic Ave Ste B San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
012418

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Initial analysis

The four-story multi-family residential building at 725 14th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, built in 1922, underwent significant improvements between 2014 and 2017, including a substantial $567,000 renovation that converted the property from R-3 to R-2 status and legalized an existing unit. This renovation was followed by the installation of comprehensive fire safety systems, including a new fire sprinkler system with underground service in 2016 (costing $14,200) and a monitor system in 2017 ($3,000), demonstrating improved safety compliance. The building has a documented history of addressing structural and safety concerns, including balcony repairs in 2014 and extensive plumbing upgrades featuring the installation of 10 bathroom rough-ins, two tankless water heaters, a 96% efficiency furnace, and new radiant heating systems.

The property experienced several notable compliance issues between 2011 and 2013, including unauthorized use of cooking appliances in previously approved social areas, which led to several violations and complaints. These issues were ultimately resolved through proper permitting and inspections. Additionally, there were complaints about unsafe heaters and electrical concerns in 2012, though these were also addressed and abated. More recent building improvements include extensive electrical upgrades (April 2016), installation of smoke detectors, and comprehensive bathroom plumbing work. The building's recent history (2018-2023) has been primarily characterized by routine maintenance and external matters such as parking enforcement issues, with no major building code violations recorded since 2013. Recent 311 calls have mostly pertained to parking violations and street maintenance, indicating that the building's current maintenance and compliance status is stable following the substantial improvements made in the mid-2010s.

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Risk rating

How 725 14Th 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
25th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1688 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
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 floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

Neighborhood location

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

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 62.6%
Moderate concern 29.0%
Severe concern 8.4%
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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