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1279-1281 25Th Ave

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1725017 3 units · 2 fl · 1931

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 1279-1281 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 1931
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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1931
Total area3,250 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1725017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Tong Kathy Ai Gen
Mailing address
1281 25th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
061521

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1279 25th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1281 25th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The 1279-1281 25th Avenue property is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Central Sunset neighborhood. Built in 1931 and currently owned by Kathy Ai Gen Tong, the building has undergone several significant renovations and faced various compliance issues over its history. The most recent major improvement was completed in 2019, involving kitchen and bathroom renovations in Unit 101 costing $25,000. A comprehensive window replacement project was undertaken in 2017, replacing 33 windows (excluding those in the front) at a cost of $15,000. The building's earlier renovation history (2002-2006) shows consistent upgrading of various units, including bathroom and kitchen renovations, electrical work, and deck repairs.

The property has experienced several compliance and safety-related issues over the years, most notably in 2003 when multiple violations were recorded regarding unauthorized plumbing work, including the installation of a jacuzzi without proper permits and inspections, which led to concerns about noise, vibration, and a damaged ceiling. These violations, along with others related to lead paint hazards and inadequate safety features like missing handrails, were eventually resolved by 2007. In 2009, a routine housing inspection brought attention to several safety concerns including lead paint hazards and building safety requirements, though these issues were also subsequently addressed. The building's more recent history shows no major violations or complaints regarding habitability, though there have been multiple reports in late 2024 regarding overflowing city garbage cans near the property, which were all resolved promptly. A single fire incident was recorded, which turned out to be a false alarm with no civilian injuries.

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Risk rating

How 1279-1281 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
54th percentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 374 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 71.1%
Moderate concern 20.6%
Severe concern 8.3%
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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