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225 7Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1426004 6 units · 3 fl · 1913

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 225 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 1913
2 or more units
6 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 1913
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1913
Total area6,150 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1426004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Cournale & Co. 4630 Geary Blvd Ste 200 San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 225 7th Avenue in the Inner Richmond, built in 1913, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various compliance issues over the years. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory seismic retrofit in 2019 at a cost of $55,000, bringing it into compliance with the San Francisco Building Code requirements for soft-story buildings. Prior structural improvements include a reroofing project and stucco work completed in 1993. The building's maintenance history includes a series of violations and complaints in 2015-2016 that were addressed, including issues with fire safety systems (fire escape ladders, smoke enclosure doors, fire extinguishers), interior surfaces with lead paint concerns, and security requirements.

The property has undergone several routine inspections by Housing Inspection Services, with most violations being resolved by October 2016. A notable fire safety concern was reported and corrected in May 2011 regarding combustible materials storage. Recent activity includes two 311 calls in 2019 and 2022 related to parking and sidewalk cleaning issues, which were resolved. The building's most recent major compliance item, the seismic retrofit program, was completed successfully, and the property currently holds a Certificate of Final Completion for its soft-story work, indicating full compliance with this important safety requirement.

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Risk rating

How 225 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
17thpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1430 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
66%
No DBI
violation
34%
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.

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 risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 34%
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 7Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Jul 06
No hot water in the building for 1.5-2weeks. management has been resolved.
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