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1225 Athens St

Croker Amazon, SF 94112 6447040 2 units · 2 fl · 1926

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 Croker Amazon
At or below average
avg 2.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Croker Amazon average of 2.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1225 Athens 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 1926
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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 built1926
Total area1,938 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6447040
Ownership

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

Owner name
He Li Bin
Mailing address
45 Mclaren Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
012518

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1225 Athens Street in the Crocker Amazon neighborhood is a two-story structure built in 1926, currently owned by He Li Bin. The most significant recent modification was completed in 2015, when the ground floor was legalized as an additional dwelling unit, which included the construction of two bedrooms, a full bath, kitchen, and living room, with associated plumbing and electrical upgrades costing approximately $78,000. This renovation was part of an approved planning process that formalized the conversion from a single-family to a multi-family dwelling under Section 207.3.

The property has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues over the years, including termite and dryrot repairs documented in 1985, and a fire safety inspection in 2011 that reported blocked exits, though this complaint was determined to have "no merit." Most recently, there have been multiple 311 calls in early 2025 regarding parking enforcement issues, with several citations issued for blocked driveways between January 11-14, 2025. There have also been recurring reports of garbage and debris on the property during late 2024-early 2025, along with two environmental health-related service requests in January 2025 that remain open, including one referencing a "bses complaint" that resulted in outreach and enforcement incident being created. The building has been involved in two tenant buyouts at nearby properties, with the most recent being at 1230 Athens Street on February 2, 2023, where $100,000 was paid to two tenants.

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Risk rating

How 1225 Athens 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
35th percentile

Out of 119 buildings in this neighborhood, 77 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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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 77.0%
Moderate concern 16.0%
Severe concern 7.0%
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

1225 Athens St event timeline

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

2024
311 Request Feb 08
Sewage back up
Outofsewervent4inch
311 RequestJan 11
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