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372 7Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1438023 3 units · 3 fl · 1993

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
Above average
avg 0.9
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 372 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 1993
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC3
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1993
Total area6,831 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1438023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Winsor & Helen Yin Revoc Tr
Mailing address
Yin Helen Trustee 372 7Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The three-story, multi-family residential building at 372 7th Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by the Winsor & Helen Yin Revocable Trust, has undergone numerous modifications and faced several regulatory challenges since its construction in 1993. Most notably, there have been ongoing concerns about unauthorized unit conversions and use violations, with multiple permits and enforcement actions related to converting ground floor commercial space to residential units. A significant recent issue involves active complaints (as of October 2024) regarding weight concerns from roof-installed plant shelves. The property has a history of compliance issues, including a 2022 violation regarding an unauthorized window installation at the property line, which was addressed through permit work completing in 2022. The building underwent considerable renovation work in 2021, including kitchen, laundry room, and bathroom remodeling, with both plumbing and electrical permits properly obtained. Past enforcement cases reveal patterns of unauthorized modifications, including a 2015 incident where a garage was converted to office space without permits, though this was eventually resolved. The building's history also includes several parking violations and tree-related issues documented through 311 calls, indicating ongoing challenges with street parking in the area and tree maintenance concerns.

The property's permit history shows attempts to adapt the building to various uses, including efforts to establish a massage establishment and acupuncture clinic, though some proposals (such as converting the lower level to garage/entry/laundry in 2004) were ultimately cancelled. Multiple applications for variances have been submitted to address non-compliance issues regarding exposure, open space, and rear yard requirements, indicating the building's zoning challenges. While many historical compliance issues have been resolved, including the legalization of an acupuncture clinic with massage treatment rooms, the property continues to face scrutiny regarding its unit configuration and commercial/residential use balance, as evidenced by recent building complaints and ongoing investigations.

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Risk rating

How 372 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
16th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1447 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 49.3%
Moderate concern 46.6%
Severe concern 4.1%
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

372 7Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
DBI Complaint Apr 30
Date last observed: 24-apr-25; time last observed: noon; identity of person performing the work: unlicensed business on the roo; exact location: main bldg; building type: both plumbing installation without permit; work w/o permit; illegal change of use; other housing;
Housing Inspection Services
Fire ComplaintApr 29
Uncategorized Complaint

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