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262 7Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1427023 8 units · 2 fl · 1963

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 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 262 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 1963
2 or more units
8 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
Units8
Floors2
Year built1963
Total area4,042 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1427023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Harold Baum 2010 Trust
Mailing address
Harold Baum, Ttee 14 Calico Ct Novato CA 94947
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 8-unit multi-family residential building at 262 7th Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by the Harold Baum 2010 Trust, was constructed in 1963 and stands two stories tall. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and safety upgrades over the years, most notably including a complete reroofing project in 2018 costing $21,500, and extensive electrical work initiated in December 2024 involving the replacement and relocation of nine sub-panels for all eight apartments plus a house panel in the laundry room. The building faced a cluster of fire safety and maintenance compliance issues in December 2015, including problems with fire escape drop ladders, fire extinguishers, and the need for structural maintenance, though all these violations were abated by February 2016. A mold issue was reported in Apartment #7 around windows in December 2017, which was subsequently resolved.

Historical records show that the building underwent substantial accessibility improvements in 2006, including the installation of a new disabled access ramp and four ADA-compliant restrooms. The property has experienced two carbon monoxide detector activations, both with no confirmed CO presence, and there were routine housing inspections conducted in 1996, 2002, 2009, 2015, and 2017, suggesting regular monitoring of building conditions. The most recent electrical upgrades in late 2024 indicate ongoing investment in infrastructure improvements. While there have been numerous reports of illegal parking and some street maintenance issues in the vicinity of the building as recorded in 311 calls from 2022 to 2024, these are external to the building itself. The building's documented history shows a pattern of addressing safety and maintenance concerns, though the occurrence of fire safety violations and a mold issue suggests areas requiring ongoing attention.

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Risk rating

How 262 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
10th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1551 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
55%
No DBI
violation
45%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building age

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

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 52.0%
Moderate concern 30.3%
Severe concern 17.8%
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

262 7Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
Electrical Permit Dec 28
Replace and relocate out of the closet a total 9 sub panels 8 apartments and a house panel.
Complete
Electrical PermitDec 18
Online electrical permit: 120 of buildings of 7-12 dwelling units. replace and relocate out of the closet eight sub panels for eight apartments and a house sub panel in laundry room. .

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