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38-40 7Th Ave

Lake Street, SF 94118 1352021J 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
At or below average
avg 0.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lake Street average of 0.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 38-40 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 area4,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1352021J
Ownership

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

Owner name
Faris Tr Udt Restated 12/28
Mailing address
Faris Philip V & Mary Ann C 38 7Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
102094

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38 07th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
40 07th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

This two-unit multi-family residential building, located at 38-40 7th Avenue in the Lake-Presidio neighborhood, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1925. The most notable recent upgrades include a comprehensive window replacement program, with two major projects in 2020 and 2013 involving the installation of energy-efficient retrofit windows, totaling 24 new windows across both projects. The building's infrastructure received substantial attention in 2019, with electrical system upgrades including the installation of a new 100-amp main panel and gas fireplace conversion, along with plumbing modifications for the gas insert fireplace. Earlier maintenance records show regular upkeep, including a complete reroofing in 2009 (previously done in 1993), bathroom renovations in 2003, and bathroom remodeling with soundproofing in 1992.

The property has experienced minimal structural or safety issues over the past decade, with only two reported plumbing incidents: a water leak in 2013 and flooding incident in 2008, both of which were resolved. Some recent concerns have been noted regarding the building's surroundings, with multiple parking enforcement calls between 2022-2024, though these were not directly related to the building's condition or safety. The building's maintenance record demonstrates regular investment in property upkeep, focusing on both aesthetic improvements and compliance with modern building standards, particularly in terms of energy efficiency with the progressive replacement of windows throughout the years.

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Risk rating

How 38-40 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
81th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 125 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 size

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

Owner's portfolio size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 83.7%
Moderate concern 10.4%
Severe concern 5.8%
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

38-40 7Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit Mar 27
Work category: 1p; new house trap and piping back to connection that is not aligned and allowing root intrusion.
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