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4218-4220 25Th St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 6539007 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Noe Valley — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4218-4220 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
RH2
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 1900
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,750 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6539007
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Wendy Springer, Trustee 4218 25Th St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
November 04, 2009

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4218 25th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
4220 25th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 4218-4220 25th Street in Noe Valley is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by the Wendy Springer Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent work including a substantial reroofing project completed in January 2023 costing $29,000, and the installation of a 5.6 kW solar PV system with 14 modules completed the same month. In 2021, major work was done to the driveway area, replacing the existing concrete with reinforced concrete at a cost of $8,000. The property has seen substantial structural modifications, particularly in 2009 when walls between hallway and parlors were removed, requiring the installation of structural beams and posts, along with work in the garage area. Earlier improvements include the installation of a new fire alarm system in 2000 and two smaller solar PV installations in 2008.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to both safety and sustainability, with multiple solar installations and necessary infrastructure upgrades being prioritized. There have been some minor neighborhood issues recorded through 311 calls, primarily related to parking enforcement matters between 2016 and 2021, and one report regarding tree-related sidewalk uplift in 2019, though this did not appear to significantly impact pedestrian access. The property has maintained compliance with building codes and regulations, as evidenced by the completion status of all major permits, with no outstanding violations or unresolved permits on record. The most recent planning records confirm a completed driveway repaving project measuring 114 square feet.

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Risk rating

How 4218-4220 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
91stpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 169 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
91%
No DBI
violation
9%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Property class: single-family home

Single-family homes (class A) have distinct violation and complaint patterns from multi-family buildings.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 9%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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4218-4220 25Th St event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit Jan 30
Reroofing
$29,000 · Complete
Electrical PermitJan 26
Pv plan #5140. 14 pv modules x 400 watts / 1000 = 5.6 kw. service upgrade.

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