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2225-2265 3Rd St

Central Waterfront/Dogpatch, SF 94107 4058010

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Central Waterfront/Dogpatch
Above average
avg 2.0
34
FewerMore

This building has 34 novs (7y), above the Central Waterfront/Dogpatch average of 2.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2225-2265 3Rd 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 unknown
2 or more units
? units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
M2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units
Floors
Year built
Total area
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot4058010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Potrero Launch Affordable L
Mailing address
C/o Sean Burton 1901 Ave Of The Stars 1950 Los Angeles CA 90067
Last sale
011316

Landlord portfolio

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Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

2255 03rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107
810 Illinois St, San Francisco, CA 94107
2225 03rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107
2235 03rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107
2265 03rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107
820 Illinois St, San Francisco, CA 94107
2245 03rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Initial analysis

The property at 2225-2265 3rd Street is a multi-family residential building with a significant history of maintenance and regulatory issues primarily centered around its boiler systems and general building upkeep. Most recently, there are active complaints (filed April 2024) regarding inadequate lighting, damaged flooring, electrical outlet repairs, wall damage, and general dilapidation. The building has experienced recurring boiler permit violations, with the most recent being documented in December 2023 and April 2024, though permits for backflow replacement and plumbing improvements were completed successfully in 2024. The structure underwent various improvements between 2022-2024, including ceiling and lighting upgrades in the basement, plumbing renovations, and electrical work. Historical records show consistent attention to safety systems, with multiple fire alarm system inspections, sprinkler system checks, and life safety device installations between 2015 and 2024, though there have been several instances of fire safety violations during this period that required correction.

The building's maintenance history shows regular updates to essential systems, including multiple water heater replacements, boiler installations, and various interior improvements. Recent concerns include a bathroom leak (September 2024), an unaddressed ventilation issue causing mold concerns (September 2023), and safety concerns regarding exposed gas floor valves (November 2023). The property has undergone several significant renovations, including a change of use for ground floor space from professional service to laboratory use in 2022, and modifications to accommodate a school's requirements for accessible facilities. While the building has maintained compliance with many regulatory requirements through prompt corrections of violations, the persistence of some maintenance issues and the frequency of boiler permit violations suggest ongoing challenges with maintaining building systems.

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Risk rating

How 2225-2265 3Rd 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
3th percentile

Out of 74 buildings in this neighborhood, 72 are predicted to be safer.

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

Director's hearings (past 7 years)

Director's hearings are escalated enforcement actions for buildings that haven't resolved violations — a serious signal.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 5.7%
Moderate concern 85.9%
Severe concern 8.4%
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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The story over time

2225-2265 3Rd St event timeline

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

2026
Building Violation (NOV) Jun 02 Serious
No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 2152127647152, cmc 1022. monthly monitoring fee applies. code sec: sfbc 110a, table 1a-k
Building Violation (NOV)Jun 02
No permit to operate the boiler. serial no tg43648307, cmc 1022. monthly monitoring fee applies. code sec: sfbc 110a, table 1a-k

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