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578 7Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1549027 2 units · 2 fl · 1905

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 578 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 1905
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1905
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 built1905
Total area2,933 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1549027
Ownership

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

Mailing address
578 7th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
September 16, 2009

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

The property at 578 7th Avenue is a two-story, two-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood, owned by Maurice and Larisa Fisher. Built in 1905, this double-unit dwelling has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent work occurring in late 2022 involving kitchen relocation, gas fireplace installation, and associated electrical and plumbing updates totaling approximately $54,000. This marked the second kitchen modification in recent history, following a comprehensive bathroom and water system upgrade in 2013.

The building has a documented history of substantial improvements, including a major rear addition and remodeling project completed in 2003-2009 valued at $160,000, which added a master bedroom, bathroom, exterior deck, and various modern amenities. Earlier improvements include a garage door opener installation in 2004, the addition of a new 200-amp electrical service, and historical maintenance work such as reroofing in 1995 and a sidewalk permit in 2004. The property has maintained compliance with building codes through proper permits for all major works, showing regular updates to essential systems including electrical, plumbing, and structural components. The most recent planning record from 2022 indicates a closed informational status regarding the enclosure of an area adjacent to a neighboring lightwell, designed by John Lum Architecture and Daren Iguchi.

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Risk rating

How 578 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
96thpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 69 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 permits, owner's portfolio

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

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's 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

578 7Th Ave event timeline

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

2022
Plumbing Permit Dec 08
Work category: 2pa; new kitchen drain line dwv plus water lines hot & cold, please contact manager daniel if i am not reachable 415-693-8735
Expired
Electrical PermitDec 07
Install new subpanel 80 amp. install 10 new receptacles and 2 switches for a kitchen (new).

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