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25-27 Vicente St

West Portal, SF 94127 2989B001A 2 units · 2 fl · 1962

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 West Portal
At or below average
avg 2.0
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the West Portal average of 2.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 25-27 Vicente 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 1962
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1D
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 built1962
Total area3,042 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2989B001A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Karen Kai-Hwa Ho Trust
Mailing address
Kai-hwa Ho, Trustee 25 Vicente St San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
112217

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27 Vicente St, San Francisco, CA 94127
25 Vicente St, San Francisco, CA 94127
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Initial analysis

The 25-27 Vicente Street property is a two-story, two-unit multi-family residential building located in West Portal, constructed in 1962 and currently owned by the Karen Kai-hwa Ho Trust. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past two decades, with particular attention to addressing recurring issues with dry rot. The most recent major works included electrical system upgrades in 2022, with the installation of new 320-amp service and three sub-panels for each area, and window replacements in 2019-2020, which required associated stucco work due to dry rot around windows. Historical records show consistent attention to structural maintenance, with previous fixes for dry rot in different areas of the building in 2006 and 2007, along with balcony railing improvements.

The property has experienced occasional fire safety inspections, with violations noted in 2011 regarding alarm systems and a roof access issue in late 2019, though these appeared to be resolved. Two smoke detector activations were recorded with no actual fires or civilian injuries. Recent 311 calls from January 2025 primarily relate to street cleaning issues, including reports of garbage, debris, and overflowing city garbage cans, though these external matters do not directly impact the building's internal conditions. The building underwent a condo conversion process with E-Condo approval, and a notable tenant buyout occurred in 2020 for two tenants at a value of $101,000. While the property has required regular maintenance, particularly regarding moisture-related issues, records indicate that most permitted work has been completed appropriately and the building appears to be actively maintained under its current ownership.

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Risk rating

How 25-27 Vicente 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
96th percentile

Out of 24 buildings in this neighborhood, 1 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 86.7%
Moderate concern 11.1%
Severe concern 2.2%
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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25-27 Vicente St event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Feb 24
Work category: 1p; replace 40 gallon water heater, like for like in the garage.
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