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225 27Th St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6593035 2 units · 1 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 Noe Valley
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 225 27Th 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors1
Year built1900
Total area1,717 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6593035
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mercedes Garrido Fernandez
Mailing address
225 27th St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
042006

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Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 225 27th St in Noe Valley, owned by Mercedes Garrido Fernandez, has undergone several significant maintenance and repair projects since its construction in 1900. Most recently, in 2022, the main water pipe from the meter to the building was replaced, though this permit has since expired. In 2015, substantial improvements were made including reroofing work costing over $10,000 and replacement of dry-rotted siding on the back side of the building, valued at $14,000. Earlier renovations include a front stair replacement in 2009, foundation repairs and first-floor structure work in 2002, and a rear addition constructed in 2001 with a cost of $132,000.

The property has experienced several infrastructure issues requiring attention, including sewer problems documented in 2008, 2020, and most recently in 2023, with one incident involving 4-inch sewer vent issues requiring PUC Sewer Operations intervention. The building's immediate surroundings have faced recurring parking enforcement challenges, with multiple citations issued in 2023 for driveway blocking violations, and there are ongoing concerns about pavement conditions with an open defect report from May 2023. A significant structural maintenance history shows consistent upkeep of the 123-year-old building, though the recent concentration of parking violations and pavement issues in the vicinity may affect resident convenience and accessibility.

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Risk rating

How 225 27Th 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
82th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 338 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
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 age

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

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 84.8%
Moderate concern 10.1%
Severe concern 5.1%
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

225 27Th St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Feb 12
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement

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