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225-227 Hoffman Ave

Noe Valley, SF 94114 2806029 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

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 Noe Valley
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 225-227 Hoffman 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 1908
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area1,980 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2806029
Ownership

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

Owner name
Jennifer & Peter Ruzicka Re
Mailing address
225 Hoffman Ave San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
080114

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225 Hoffman Ave, San Francisco, CA 94114
227 Hoffman Ave, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 225-227 Hoffman Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in Noe Valley, constructed in 1908. The building has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past few decades, with the most substantial work occurring between 2016-2020. This included a major interior renovation in 2016 costing $352,674 that updated two kitchens and bathrooms, replaced windows, and added a bathroom on the first floor. Subsequent improvements in 2018 involved replacing the rear multi-level deck and spiral stairs, while 2020 saw comprehensive systems upgrades including new ductwork, furnaces, water heaters, and a fireplace installation. The property has maintained regular upkeep with earlier improvements including roof replacements in 2003 and 2014, and front stair replacement in 2007.

Recent building modifications have raised some compliance issues, most notably an April 2021 complaint regarding unpermitted roof and wall-mounted air conditioning units, though this was promptly addressed within five days. The building has two outstanding sidewalk defect issues from 2018-2016 requiring attention, and there was one building permit (202110140480) from October 2021 related to obtaining final inspections for previously approved work. Infrastructure upgrades include a new 200-amp electrical service installed in 2013. The property's maintenance record shows regular updates and improvements, with all major systems being modernized within the last decade. The recent 311 call history primarily consists of external issues such as street and sidewalk maintenance concerns, and parking violations, which are typical for the neighborhood and not directly related to building conditions.

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Risk rating

How 225-227 Hoffman 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
62th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 714 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Neighborhood location

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 70.9%
Moderate concern 21.2%
Severe concern 7.9%
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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225-227 Hoffman Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request Mar 12
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