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225 Onondaga Ave

Mission Terrace, SF 94112 6951019 4 units · 2 fl · 1955

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 Mission Terrace — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Mission Terrace average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 225 Onondaga 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 1955
2 or more units
4 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 1955
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1955
Total area2,760 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6951019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
888 7th St Unit 255 San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
September 07, 2012

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The 4-unit multi-family residential building at 225 Onondaga Ave in Mission Terrace, owned by Guan Jiehua, has a history dating back to its 1955 construction. Most recently, a reroofing project was permitted in October 2024 with an estimated cost of $11,950. The building underwent several significant improvements in the early 2000s, including a window replacement project in 2003 costing $6,950, and faced various housing code compliance issues that required attention. Between 2001 and 2008, there were multiple violations involving safety and maintenance concerns, including problems with fire safety equipment (fire escape ladders, extinguishers, and fire proofing), security features (self-closing exterior doors), and gas meter requirements, though all these violations were ultimately abated.

The building experienced some notable health and maintenance issues in 2002, including a complaint about mold presence in multiple units and concerns regarding unfinished interior work and debris. Earlier routine inspections from 1996 through 1999 identified various maintenance issues, and a significant building code compliance effort was documented in 1986. The property has generated several 311 calls in recent years mostly related to street and sidewalk maintenance, parking violations, and a tree damage complaint in 2019. Fire incident records show only three occurrences, all related to malfunctioning alarm systems or false calls, with no civilian injuries reported. The building's maintenance history suggests regular oversight and response to code compliance requirements, with all identified violations having been resolved through appropriate actions.

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Risk rating

How 225 Onondaga 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

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
40thpercentile

Out of 149 buildings in this neighborhood, 89 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
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
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.

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.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 36%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

225 Onondaga Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request Dec 09
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement

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