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3515 25Th St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 6531001 12 units · 3 fl · 1975

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Mission — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.7
14
FewerMore

This building has 14 novs (7y), above the Inner Mission average of 2.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3515 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 1975
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
VALEN
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1975
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units12
Floors3
Year built1975
Total area12,778 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6531001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Bernadette C Helgeman Mgr 7777 Alvarado Rd Ste 203 La Mesa CA 91942
Last sale

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3515 25th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1406 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 2-story apartment building at 3515 25th Street in the Inner Mission, managed by JG McNamara Properties LLC, has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple challenges since its construction in 1975. Most recently, there were notable issues in 2021-2023 involving mold concerns, interior damage, and safety compliance violations, though all these violations were officially abated by November 2023. The building has a recognized Tier 4 Soft Story status, with required retrofit work completed and the Certificate of Final Completion issued. Recent improvements include substantial unit renovations, such as the $37,000 upgrade of Unit 101 in 2020 (kitchen, bathroom, carpet, and paint), and similar upgrade work in Units 103 and 204 involving kitchen and bathroom renovations with associated electrical and plumbing updates.

The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including a mandatory seismic retrofit of the first floor (2014), reroofing (2007), and various unit-specific improvements. While there have been recurring fire safety concerns between 2014 and 2023, including multiple alarm system issues and one violation in 2019 related to the alarm system maintenance, all these matters were addressed and corrected according to official records. Historical complaints from 1996-2021 highlight various issues including plumbing, electrical, and interior maintenance problems, though most have been resolved. Recent 311 calls (January 2025) primarily relate to external property maintenance issues such as debris and abandoned items on the street, which are typical urban concerns not directly related to building management.

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Risk rating

How 3515 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
12thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 2094 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
30%
No DBI
violation
70%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

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.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 70%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3515 25Th St event timeline

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2026
Fire Complaint Jul 25
Alarm Systems
311 RequestMay 25
Garbage and debris

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