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1516 25Th St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4224150 2 units · 3 fl · 1900

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 Potrero Hill
At or below average
avg 1.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Potrero Hill average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1516 25Th 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 1900
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
N/A
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
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area2,988 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4224150
Ownership

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

Owner name
Goodwin Ryan
Mailing address
28450 Faircrest Wy Escondido CA 92026
Last sale
120412

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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1516 25th Street in Potrero Hill, owned by Ryan Goodwin, was constructed in 1900 and contains two legally defined dwelling units. The property is currently facing significant housing code violations identified in April 2016, including the presence of an unauthorized third unit in the basement with its own kitchen and bath, along with several life safety concerns such as unapproved wiring and plumbing, inadequate fire-resistant materials, lack of smoke detectors, and missing emergency egress. These violations remain active as of the last update. The building's infrastructure has seen some improvements over the years, including a completed electrical upgrade to 200-amp service in 2013 and attempts to address safety concerns through various permits, such as the installation of exterior wood stairs for second means of egress in 2010 (status filed) and a water line replacement in 2012 (expired).

Recent permits and planning activity suggest ongoing efforts to resolve the building's status, including a parking variance application to legalize the third unit, though the current illegal status remains a compliance issue. The property has experienced multiple fire safety incidents, primarily involving false alarms, service calls, and outside waste fires, though fortunately none resulted in civilian injuries. Recent activity around the building has generated multiple 311 calls in January 2025, primarily related to street maintenance issues such as garbage, debris, and encampments, though these are external to the building itself. The building's fire safety system has had periodic maintenance needs, as evidenced by fire violations identified in 2023-2024 at nearby properties, though specific fire safety violation records for this address are not currently listed.

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Risk rating

How 1516 25Th 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
75th percentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 182 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 67.5%
Moderate concern 24.6%
Severe concern 7.8%
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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1516 25Th St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Mar 24
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