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205 7Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1426001 9 units · 3 fl · 1911

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Richmond — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.9
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 205 7Th 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 1911
2 or more units
9 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1911
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
Units9
Floors3
Year built1911
Total area6,738 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1426001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
United Association Inv, Inc 1580 Taraval St San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
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205 07th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
4505 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The 9-unit multi-family residential building at 205 7th Ave in the Inner Richmond, managed by Chew Family Benev Assn Inc, has undergone several significant improvements and faced numerous challenges since its construction in 1911. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory seismic retrofit in 2015 as a Tier 3 soft-story building, and is currently upgrading its fire alarm system to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, with work initiated in August 2024. The property has a documented history of maintenance and safety issues, particularly regarding fire safety equipment, with multiple violations related to fire extinguishers and alarm systems between 2016 and 2024. The building experienced several substantial remodeling projects, including kitchen and bathroom upgrades in 2020 ($38,000) and 2016 ($18,000), as well as addressing various maintenance issues like bathroom tiles and kitchen cabinet repairs in 2019 ($2,500).

The property has faced recurring challenges with compliance and maintenance, as evidenced by multiple building violations from 2016 including issues with fire extinguishers, self-closing doors, inadequate lighting, and hot water heater seismic braces. While many of these violations were marked as "Condition Corrected," the building has remained subject to various compliance requirements, including a period of being designated as a nuisance property. Recent complaints (2024) have continued to surface regarding garbage and debris, though these were resolved. A notable incident occurred in 2018 regarding elevator access for disabled residents, and there were multiple issues related to building access and security systems. The fire safety record shows periodic concerns, with violations and inspections related to blocked exits and combustible materials, though most recent fire-related complaints in 2024 were resolved or marked as having no merit. The building maintains active permits for ongoing safety improvements, underscoring efforts to address past compliance issues while also managing routine maintenance and modernization projects.

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Risk rating

How 205 7Th 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
4thpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1654 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
36%
No DBI
violation
64%
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.

Building size

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

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 64%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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205 7Th Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 11
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestJul 11
Garbage and debris

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