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425 Warren Dr

Forest Knolls, SF 94131 2634064 12 units · 4 fl · 1960

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, but our model still flags a rising risk of maintenance problems in the next 12 months. That forecast comes from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area, not from this building's own record — treat it as a reason to ask questions, not as evidence of a problem. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Forest Knolls — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Forest Knolls average of 1.7.

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 425 Warren Dr 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 1960
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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 1960
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
Units12
Floors4
Year built1960
Total area9,340 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2634064
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Ng Edmond S & Sophie W,trs 530 11Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
March 31, 2006

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit apartment building at 425 Warren Drive in Forest Knolls, owned by Ng 2002 Revoc Lvg Tr, was constructed in 1960 and stands 4 stories tall. The property has undergone significant improvements in recent years, including a $35,000 fire alarm system upgrade in November 2023 to comply with SF Fire Code requirements, and previously completed soft-story seismic retrofit in 2018 (Tier 3) at a cost of $60,000. The building has seen consistent modernization of individual units, with several recent renovations completed between 2018-2022, including comprehensive updates to Units #2, #8, #10, and #12 involving kitchen and bathroom remodels, new appliances, and electrical upgrades with costs ranging from $15,000 to $36,837 per unit.

The property has experienced recurring parking enforcement issues, with multiple citations issued between 2023-2024 for sidewalk parking and driveway blocking, though these are outside the direct management of the building's maintenance. Historical building violations from 2003 were resolved within a month, primarily concerning fire safety and security requirements, and there have been periodic fire safety inspections with instances of blocked exits and maintenance issues noted in 2011, 2016, and 2022, though all were subsequently corrected. The most recent routine housing inspection from 2018 was marked as not active, and the building's compliance with modern safety regulations is evidenced by the recent fire alarm system upgrade and completed soft-story retrofit.

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Risk rating

How 425 Warren Dr'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
26thpercentile

Out of 50 buildings in this neighborhood, 37 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
39%
No DBI
violation
61%
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 location

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 61%
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

425 Warren Dr event timeline

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

2025
Fire Complaint Jun 04
Extinguishers
No Merit
Fire ComplaintJun 04
Alarm Systems

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