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140 7Th Ave

Lake Street, SF 94118 1366035 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 140 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 area3,278 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1366035
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ellinwood Fmly Tr-Marital T
Mailing address
Todd M Ellinwood, Co-truste 51 Manderly Rd San Rafael CA 94901
Last sale
120194

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential property at 140 7th Avenue, located in the Lake -- The Presidio neighborhood, is a two-story flats and duplex building constructed in 1915 and currently owned by Ellinwood Fmly Tr-marital T. The building has a documented history of electrical safety concerns, most notably in 2005 when violations involving hazardous wiring and improper electricity sourcing in the garage were reported and subsequently corrected. A street space permit was filed in July 2020, though its purpose and cost were noted as $0.00.

Recent activity around the property has primarily involved parking-related issues, with multiple enforcement actions taken between 2022-2024 for vehicles blocking driveways or parking on sidewalks, resulting in various citations. In addition, there were several service requests in August 2023 regarding public works matters and encampment concerns, though these were noted as either unable to locate or directed to SFPD for handling. A minor fire incident involving unintentional ignition was recorded, though no civilian injuries were reported. The property has also experienced one documented instance of human or animal waste on the street or sidewalk in April 2022, which was resolved by Department of Public Works.

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Risk rating

How 140 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
78th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 145 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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 82.4%
Moderate concern 13.7%
Severe concern 3.9%
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

140 7Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Apr 08
Re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
$19,550 · Complete

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