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434 7Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1538026 2 units · 2 fl · 1912

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Richmond — not a forecast
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 434 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 1912
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1912
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1912
Total area3,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1538026
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
843 Corriente Point Dr Redwood City CA 94065
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The property at 434 7th Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood, owned by Tom Diane Lee and constructed in 1912. The building has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, with the most substantial work occurring in 2023-2024. This includes a complete kitchen and bathroom remodeling project in 2023 (cost: $60,000), followed by bathroom modifications in August 2023, and extensive plumbing and electrical upgrades in June 2023, which included the installation of new fixtures and rewiring of the apartment. The building's structural elements have also received attention, with recent work focused on the rear stairs replacement in 2024 (cost: $27,500 total) to improve safety and accessibility.

The property has seen consistent maintenance and upgrades over its lifetime, including the installation of a solar PV system in 2013 and previous structural work such as brick veneer replacement in 1989 and reroofing in 2006. Recent activity includes several 311 calls primarily related to park area maintenance and urban environmental issues near the property, though these were mostly resolved promptly and concerned the surrounding area rather than the building itself. Two structural maintenance-related 311 calls were logged in November 2024, one concerning electrical issues and the other related to plumbing, with the plumbing issue reportedly resolved. The property has maintained compliance with planning requirements, including obtaining necessary approvals for rear stair replacement and other improvements, and recent park improvement projects have been completed without requiring tree removal.

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Risk rating

How 434 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
95thpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 86 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
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.

Building age

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

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 7%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

434 7Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
Planning Record Jul 30
Approved rear stair replacement within buildable area per Sec. 134. [email protected]
Closed
Building PermitJun 21
Revision to pa # 202404109677: add plans to remove & replace (e) rear stairs with new. replace stair in-kind.

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