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230 7Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1427025 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

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 230 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
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 built1908
Total area2,170 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1427025
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kitagawa Madeline
Mailing address
230 7th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
120496

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Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

Located in San Francisco's Inner Richmond district, this two-unit multi-family residential building at 230 7th Avenue is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1908, currently owned by Madeline Kitagawa. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, with the most recent being a $13,000 reroofing project completed in 2021. Historical records show recurring maintenance of the rear stairs, with repairs documented in 1990 and 2007 due to dry rot issues, along with a 1990 renovation that included kitchen and bathroom updates. A notable health and safety concern arose in late 2017 when the property received multiple violations related to lead paint hazards, particularly regarding damaged paint and the associated risks to occupants, though these violations were abated by March 2018.

The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including a sewer work completion in 2008 and various electrical improvements, though some permits from 2007, specifically for electrical work and rear stairs replacement, expired without completion. The property has experienced typical urban challenges as evidenced by recent 311 calls, though these are mainly external issues such as parking violations, debris, and street maintenance needs rather than building-specific concerns. Recent activity includes calls regarding graffiti (January 2025), street cleaning (December 2024), and parking enforcement (March 2024), suggesting ongoing engagement with municipal services for exterior and street-related matters. The building's documented history reflects an older structure requiring periodic maintenance, with particular attention needed for exterior elements and associated safety compliance issues, though most major structural and systems improvements appear to be properly addressed through permits and inspections.

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Risk rating

How 230 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
85th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 258 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
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.

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 82.4%
Moderate concern 13.9%
Severe concern 3.7%
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

230 7Th Ave event timeline

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

2021
Building Permit Nov 09
Reroofing
$13,000 · Complete

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