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143-145 7Th Ave

Lake Street, SF 94118 1367011 3 units · 2 fl · 1908

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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
8
FewerMore

This building has 8 novs (7y), above the Lake Street average of 0.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 143-145 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 1908
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area3,192 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1367011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Joseph & Annabel M Melovich
Mailing address
Annabel M Melovich, Tte 159 7Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
032897

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143 07th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
145 07th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The 143-145 7th Avenue property, a two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1908 with 3 units, has experienced several significant maintenance and habitability issues in recent years. The most pressing concerns emerged in early 2022, when multiple violations were documented, including problems with doors (weather seals and locks), rodent infestation, damaged ceilings with mold/mildew, floor covering issues, and window frame repairs. These violations followed a previous complaint from 2021 regarding water intrusion, window frame issues, and interior damage. The building's maintenance history shows some past improvements, such as a window replacement project completed in 2001 costing $8,000, though earlier permits from the 1990s for kitchen and bathroom renovations, as well as reroofing work, are now expired. Additional infrastructure concerns have been noted through various channels, including a sewage backup issue recorded in 2011 and a recent report of abandoned furniture on the property from 2024. The presence of active housing violations as of the latest records, with a director hearing date set for July 2022, suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and resident comfort that require attention.

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Risk rating

How 143-145 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
12th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 581 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
57%
No DBI
violation
43%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 33.6%
Moderate concern 41.6%
Severe concern 24.7%
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

143-145 7Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Jan 12
Door doesn't lock. window doesn't lock. window leaks.
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