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70-72 7Th Ave

Lake Street, SF 94118 1352021B 2 units · 2 fl · 1925

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 Lake Street
Above average
avg 0.6
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Lake Street average of 0.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 70-72 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 1925
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
Floors2
Year built1925
Total area3,910 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1352021B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gwyn B Menzies Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Menzies Gwyn B Ttee 25432 Sea Bluffs Dr #5-306 Dana Point CA 92629
Last sale
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72 07th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
70 07th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 70-72 7th Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Lake-The Presidio neighborhood. Built in 1925 and currently owned by the Gwyn B Menzies Living Trust, this flats and duplex building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years. Most notably, in 2024, the property has seen the installation of retrofit vinyl windows and the replacement of two electrical panels in response to insurance requirements. The building's infrastructure has received regular attention, with a steam boiler installation in 2023 and the replacement of a backflow device in 2014. Historical records show major works in the early 1990s included foundation improvements and brick repairs, while the late 1980s saw interior renovations including bathroom and kitchen updates.

The property has maintained relatively active but typical maintenance record for its age, with roofing work completed in 1990 and 2011. The surrounding area has experienced occasional parking-related issues, with several 311 calls regarding blocked driveways between 2018 and 2024, though none of these incidents directly affected the building's operations. Other neighborhood maintenance issues, such as street cleaning and tree removal, have been documented through 311 calls, but these are external to the property's management concerns. The building's recent improvements, including energy-efficient window replacements and electrical system upgrades, suggest ongoing maintenance and modernization efforts by the current ownership.

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Risk rating

How 70-72 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

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
46th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 356 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

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 80.7%
Moderate concern 13.0%
Severe concern 6.2%
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

70-72 7Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Jun 16
Work category: 1p; shower pan installation
Issued
Building PermitMay 21
Revision to pa# 202512313048: remove lvl strengthening of existing girder due to stud wall support underneath girder. remove voluntary 2nd floor shear wall adj. to stair due to mep interference.

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