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28-30 7Th Ave

Lake Street, SF 94118 1352023 2 units · 2 fl · 1915

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 28-30 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 1915
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 built1915
Total area3,450 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1352023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Dorothy C Scully Testamenta
Mailing address
Mccrea Susan Succ Trustee 3951 Bannister Rd Fair Oaks CA 95628
Last sale
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30 07th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
28 07th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 28-30 7th Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Lake-Presidio neighborhood, owned by the Dorothy C Scully Testamenta. Built in 1915, this flats/duplex structure has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past decades. Most notably, in 2015, work was completed to shore up a portion of the retaining wall at the northeast corner of the structure, which was likely prompted by concerns about the building's foundation integrity that were documented in complaints from early 2015 and resolved by November 2017. The building has experienced periodic issues with plumbing and sewer systems, with documented sewer backups in 2019 and 2021, and plumbing repairs completed in 2013 to address drain pipe corrosion.

The property's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including a kitchen remodel in 2013 that involved cabinet modifications, granite countertops, and appliance updates, along with associated electrical work. The building has received attention to structural elements, including reroofing projects in 1991 and 2004, stucco replacement in 1994, and various repairs addressing issues such as dry rot (1985) and drainage concerns (2013). Recent infrastructure challenges include an open sidewalk defect issue from 2018 related to tree root lifting, and multiple reports of missed mechanical street sweeping in 2016-2019, though these are not directly related to the building's condition. The property's maintenance record demonstrates ongoing attention to both routine maintenance and specific repair needs, with most historical permits showing proper completion of work.

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Risk rating

How 28-30 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

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

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 80.8%
Moderate concern 14.4%
Severe concern 4.9%
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

28-30 7Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit Oct 15
New bath shower pan and new vanity. new shower system trim kit.
Complete
Building PermitMay 01
New bath/shower like remodeling. no structural work. in existing bathroom and no removal of walls

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