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2393-2395 25Th Ave

Parkside, SF 94116 2354008A 3 units · 2 fl · 1945

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 Parkside — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Parkside average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2393-2395 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 1945
2 or more units
3 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.

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 1945
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
Floors2
Year built1945
Total area2,565 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2354008A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Li Suchang 300 Dwight St San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
September 26, 2012

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1500 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116
2393 25th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
2395 25th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
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Initial analysis

The 2393-2395 25th Avenue property is a two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Parkside neighborhood, containing three units and including a storefront space. Built in 1945 and owned by Kevin Jia Rong Lai, the building's maintenance history shows care for basic upkeep, with permitted window replacements in 2017 ($2,000) and reroofing work in 2007 ($8,100). More concerning are the building's documented habitability issues, particularly between 2012-2015, when multiple complaints regarding heating system failures, inadequate water pressure, mold, and unauthorized occupancy of the former storefront space were filed. A notable investigation in 2018-2022 suggested the building was being operated as an 11-room hotel with unauthorized kitchen facilities, though this matter was ultimately closed with no violation found.

Recent years have seen fewer documented building-specific issues, though there are ongoing concerns about the vacant storefront space, with complaints filed in both 2018 and 2019. The property has experienced three notable emergency incidents: a gas leak, a water or steam leak, and an attempted burning/illegal action, though none resulted in civilian injuries. Recent 311 calls from December 2024 primarily relate to external matters like garbage collection and graffiti, rather than building-specific issues. The property's management history suggests periods of inadequate maintenance and tenant concerns, particularly regarding heating and plumbing systems, though many of these issues appear to have been addressed through various violation abatement processes.

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Risk rating

How 2393-2395 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

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
31stpercentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 176 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
61%
No DBI
violation
39%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Neighborhood location

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

Neighborhood location

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12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 39%
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

2393-2395 25Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 28
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestMar 02
Sewage back-up discharge

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