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272-274 7Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1427022 2 units · 2 fl · 1909

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 272-274 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 1909
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 built1909
Total area3,258 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1427022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gong Meili
Mailing address
272 7th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
000000

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274 07th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
272 07th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 272-274 7th Avenue in the Inner Richmond, constructed in 1909 and currently owned by Gong Meili, has undergone several significant improvements over the years to maintain and upgrade the property. Most notable is the complete replacement of 30 windows in 2005 at a cost of $45,000, which likely improved energy efficiency and aesthetics. In 2007, the rear stairs were replaced to enhance safety as a second means of egress, followed by stucco work on the front elevation in 2008, though records indicate some permits from that period expired without confirmation of completion. An underpinning project at the rear portion of the building was attempted in 1996, but the permit expired without completion verification.

Recent history (2018-2022) shows a pattern of street-related issues typical for urban environments, including multiple reports of parking violations (three incidents of driveway blocking and two abandoned vehicles), as well as general street maintenance concerns like loose garbage and graffiti on public signage. These exterior incidents, while relatively minor, suggest ongoing challenges with the property's immediate surroundings. Given the age of the building and the nature of improvements made, most major structural and safety concerns appear to have been addressed through past renovations, though the status of the 1996 underpinning attempt and 2008 stucco permits would warrant verification for complete clarity on the building's current condition.

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Risk rating

How 272-274 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
67th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 569 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.

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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.9%
Moderate concern 13.7%
Severe concern 4.5%
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

272-274 7Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit May 07
Re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
$26,700 · Complete

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