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519 7Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1550004 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 519 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 1900
2 or more units
3 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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,936 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1550004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Grinsell Family Trust
Mailing address
Rita C Grinsell, Trustee 491 12Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The Grinsell Family Trust owns this two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building located at 519 7th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood. Built in 1900, this flats and duplex-style property has undergone several significant improvements over the past decades. Most recently, in September 2024, the building received an electrical upgrade with the replacement of an old federal Pacific sub-panel in the garage and the addition of a meter socket for house load, though this permit is still in the issued status and may require follow-up. The property has seen substantial maintenance and upgrades, including a 2014 project that involved replacing wooden elements of the south wall walkway (approximately 1,000 square feet) and installing 17 non-street-facing windows, enhancing the building's energy efficiency with U-factors of 0.32 and 0.4. Earlier improvements include a 2006 renovation of kitchen cabinets and bathroom fixtures, documented by both building and electrical permits, and a reroofing project completed in 1991.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to both interior and exterior upkeep, though there was one significant incident in 2003 involving unpermitted sewer work that required correction after inspection findings indicated non-compliance with San Francisco Plumbing Code. This issue, which emerged from complaints about leaking rear drains and an illegal trap installation, was resolved within two months through proper permitting and inspection procedures. Since then, there have been no recorded violations or complaints, suggesting improved compliance with building codes. The property's documented improvements indicate ongoing maintenance and upgrading of both structural and electrical systems, though prospective tenants should note the relatively recent electrical panel replacement work that remains in "issued" status as of October 2023.

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Risk rating

How 519 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
40th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1034 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
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 75.6%
Moderate concern 16.1%
Severe concern 8.3%
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

519 7Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Jul 21
Re-roofing. remove & replace approx 1600 sq ft composition. no hot works
$8,500 · Complete

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