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227-229 7Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1426005 2 units · 2 fl · 1914

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 Inner Richmond
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 227-229 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 1914
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 built1914
Total area3,242 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1426005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Cheryl M Law Living Trust
Mailing address
Cheryl M Law Trustee 227 7Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
090913

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227 07th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
229 07th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 227-229 7th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood is a two-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1914, currently owned by the Cheryl M Law Living Trust. The building's history reveals significant recent activity, particularly in 2024, with an approved major renovation project totaling approximately $308,000 to convert ground floor storage and garage areas into a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit under California's ADU program, while also legalizing interior stairs and addressing previous code violations. This follows earlier conversions and unit modifications, including a 2022 kitchen remodel and a substantial 2011 remodel of unit #229 that included partition reconfiguration, bathroom and kitchen updates, and stair rebuilding.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to various systems and compliance issues over the years, including heating system repairs (2008), multiple kitchen and bathroom remodels (2007-2022), and electrical system upgrades including a service increase from 100amp to 200amp (2008). Notably, there was a significant violation in 2005-2006 regarding the removal of a second means of egress, which was subsequently addressed, and a series of heating system-related complaints in 2008 that required multiple corrections. Two active complaints from April 2024 regarding illegal unit modifications are currently under review, representing the most recent regulatory scrutiny of the property. The building's plumbing and electrical systems have undergone various improvements, including furnace relocations, bathroom additions, and extensive rewiring projects, though there were past concerns about unpermitted modifications and safety issues during construction in 2007-2008.

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Risk rating

How 227-229 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
49th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 879 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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 75.4%
Moderate concern 20.8%
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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227-229 7Th Ave event timeline

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2026
Building Permit Jun 11
Install minisplit heating system for second floor only.
$5,456 · Filed

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