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4425 Cabrillo St

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1688041 4 units · 2 fl · 1925

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Outer Richmond — not a forecast
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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4425 Cabrillo 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 1925
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
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 1925
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1925
Total area3,120 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1688041
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Chong Lynda 2535 37Th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 4425 Cabrillo Street in the Outer Richmond neighborhood, managed by New Century Management Lfc, was constructed in 1925 and contains 4 units. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, including the installation of 1400 sq ft of vinyl siding in 2018 ($17,184), a kitchen remodel in Apartment 1 in 2016 ($12,000), window replacements with Fibrex windows in 2014, and various electrical upgrades including the addition of receptacles and lighting in 2014. Historical records show major violations in 2003 related to ventilation, security, and fire safety, which were resolved within a few months. More recent issues have included concerns about garbage accumulation in 2020, with complaints regarding debris blocking easements and attracting vermin, though these cases were marked as not active. The property has also faced multiple parking-related enforcement actions on nearby streets between 2021-2023, suggesting ongoing concerns with vehicles blocking access routes, though these are external to the building itself.

The building has undergone various maintenance and improvement projects over the years, including plumbing repairs (e.g., kitchen sink venting in 2007) and safety upgrades, such as the installation of a garage door operator in 2003. Several recent 311 calls (2022-2023) have been logged regarding loose garbage and cleaning needs around the property's perimeter, indicating ongoing external maintenance challenges. While the building experienced significant violations in 2003, records show that these issues were addressed relatively quickly, and there have been no major building code violations reported since then. The property's maintenance history shows a pattern of regular improvements and repairs, though recent years have seen recurring issues with waste management in the surrounding areas.

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Risk rating

How 4425 Cabrillo 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
6thpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 978 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
42%
No DBI
violation
58%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 58%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

4425 Cabrillo St event timeline

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2020
DBI Complaint Oct 30
Date last observed: 29-oct-20; time last observed: 7:45 am; exact location: rear bldg; building type: residence/dwelling damaged walls; ; additional information: blight in shared easement behind 4425 cabrillo st. owner and tenants of 4425 cabrillo dump piles of garbage, rotting food, furniture, decaying boxes, causing rodent infestation. ;
Housing Inspection Services
DBI ComplaintJul 20
Date last observed: 17-jul-20; time last observed: 8am; identity of person performing the work: owner and residents of 4425 ca; exact location: rear bldg; building type: residence/dwelling damaged walls; ; additional information: garbage piled up and obstructing easement and rear doors to 4425 & 4431cabrillo;

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