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1239-1241 25Th Ave

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1725007 2 units · 3 fl · 2003

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 Sunset
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1239-1241 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 2003
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors3
Year built2003
Total area2,990 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1725007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Joseph/Pallivathucal 2013 T
Mailing address
Catherine Joseph Trustee 14 Lorita Ave Piedmont CA 94611
Last sale
020606

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1241 25th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1239 25th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1239-1241 25th Avenue in San Francisco's Central Sunset neighborhood was constructed in 2003 following the demolition of a previous single-family dwelling in October 1999. The new structure, owned by Joseph/pallivathucal 2013 T, consists of two units, each featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen, and laundry facilities. The property has experienced several maintenance and infrastructure issues in recent years, with particular concern over recurring sewer problems, evidenced by multiple sewage backup incidents reported between 2020 and 2023. There are also ongoing concerns about the building's surroundings, with recent 311 calls reporting sidewalk defects and an overgrown tree.

Historical records show significant challenges during the building's transition period in 2000-2002, including multiple sanitation violations and complaints regarding debris and building materials left in the backyard following a fire incident. These issues were eventually resolved by June 2002. More recent building concerns include a dry rot complaint in 2017 and the presence of some infrastructure issues as indicated by recent 311 calls. The property has seen regular maintenance activities such as electrical work for garage door installation and various sewer maintenance operations. While the building's initial construction (valued at $337,304) included modern amenities, the frequency of recent maintenance calls suggests ongoing infrastructure challenges that require attention.

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Risk rating

How 1239-1241 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
71th percentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 236 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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 77.7%
Moderate concern 11.3%
Severe concern 11.0%
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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1239-1241 25Th Ave event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Sep 23
Parking on sidewalk
white - International - unknown
311 RequestJun 17
Trees - overgrown tree

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