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2925 San Bruno Ave

Portola, SF 94134 5458016 4 units · 2 fl · 1964

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 Portola
Above average
avg 1.8
13
FewerMore

This building has 13 novs (7y), above the Portola average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2925 San Bruno 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 1964
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1964
Total area3,050 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5458016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Alex Z Liang Trust
Mailing address
Alex Z Liang Trustee 2925 San Bruno Ave Apt 1 San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
050917

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Initial analysis

The 2925 San Bruno Avenue property is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Portola neighborhood, built in 1964 and currently owned by the Alex Z Liang Trust. The building has undergone several major maintenance works, including two reroofing projects (1990 and 2015) and an underground electrical conversion in 2004. The property has faced multiple fire safety concerns, with violations recorded in both 2001 and 2017 related to combustible storage, fire escape obstructions, fire extinguisher maintenance, and requirements for garbage receptacle sprinklers, though all these violations were abated. More recently, in 2021, there was a tenant complaint regarding the front door intercom system affecting senior residents' access, and in 2019, there were reports of water intrusion and mold issues in unit 4.

The building has a consistent history of routine inspections by Housing Inspection Services from 1996 through 2017, though the most recent inspection records are from 2017. Recent maintenance responses indicate ongoing infrastructure challenges, with multiple 311 calls in 2023-2024 related to sewage issues, including a sewage backup and sewer vent problems, as well as calls for general sidewalk cleaning and graffiti removal. The property has also experienced some exterior maintenance issues, as evidenced by the 2021 complaint about intercom system maintenance. While many historical violations have been resolved, the recurring nature of some issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding building systems and exterior upkeep.

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Risk rating

How 2925 San Bruno 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
9th percentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 232 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
26%
No DBI
violation
74%
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.

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 13.5%
Moderate concern 18.1%
Severe concern 68.4%
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

2925 San Bruno Ave event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit Dec 20
Work category: 1m; replace old wall furnace to install new. furnace keep existing vent , comply complaint # 202547795
Issued
Building Violation (NOV)Dec 08
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