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2521-2525 Judah St

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1823053 7 units · 2 fl · 1975

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the 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 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 2521-2525 Judah 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 1975
2 or more units
7 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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
Units7
Floors2
Year built1975
Total area8,744 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1823053
Ownership

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

Owner name
Louie Lawrence G
Mailing address
1129 Pebblewood Way San Mateo CA 94403
Last sale
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2525 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122
2523 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122
2521 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 2521-2525 Judah Street in the Central Sunset neighborhood, constructed in 1975, comprises 7 units and includes retail space. Recent improvements include a completed $30,000 re-roofing project in October 2024 and ongoing accessibility upgrades initiated in December 2023 to install power door openers and related features. The building has undergone several significant maintenance updates over the years, including multiple roofing projects (2010 and 1995) and structural work in 2006 involving shoring and underpinning revisions.

The property has experienced recurring fire safety inspection issues, particularly involving sprinkler systems, with multiple complaints registered between 2014 and 2022. While many of these concerns were resolved promptly, including issues with exit maintenance in 2022, the building's history shows some pattern of fire safety concerns requiring attention. Historical violations from 2001 included combustible storage in the garage area, missing gas shutoff tools, and egress obstruction, though these were subsequently abated. The building has also required various permits for general maintenance and improvements, including a street space permit in 2015 and multiple permits for roofing work. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to parking enforcement and general street maintenance, with no recent complaints about building-specific issues. The property owner, Louie Lawrence G, has recently completed a tenant buyout at a nearby address for $130,000 involving three tenants in October 2024.

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Risk rating

How 2521-2525 Judah 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
7th percentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 757 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
57%
No DBI
violation
43%
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 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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 41.1%
Moderate concern 18.9%
Severe concern 40.0%
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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2521-2525 Judah St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Aug 16
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement

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