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559-561 7Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1550014 4 units · 2 fl · 1972

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 559-561 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 1972
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1972
Total area3,878 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1550014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Cheng Lau Revoc Tr
Mailing address
Lau Brion Evan & Cheng Jean 21600 Rainbow Dr Cupertino CA 95014
Last sale
061816

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559 07th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
561 07th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 559-561 7th Avenue in the Inner Richmond, managed by Cheng Lau Revoc Tr, has been maintained through several significant updates since its construction in 1972. Most recently, in 2021, the building underwent a complete re-roofing project costing $11,000. In 2018, major repairs were completed on the south side wall, addressing dry rot issues and installing approximately 580 square feet of new Hardieplank siding at a cost of $11,400. The building's amenities were updated in 1988 with a kitchen remodel including new cabinets, sink, stove, and refrigerator.

The property has maintained compliance with safety regulations, though there was one fire safety violation in 2002 concerning a smoke enclosure door closer that was promptly addressed within six weeks. Routine housing inspections were conducted in 2002, 2009, and 2015, with all issues being resolved. A roof leak, broken skylight, and heating issue were reported and resolved in 1997. While there have been multiple parking-related incidents recorded through 311 calls, these primarily involved street parking issues rather than building-specific concerns, with the most recent being a parking violation in September 2023. The building's maintenance record suggests regular upkeep by the management, with prompt attention to repairs and improvements over the years.

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Risk rating

How 559-561 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
78th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 379 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 68.4%
Moderate concern 12.0%
Severe concern 19.6%
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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559-561 7Th Ave event timeline

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

2021
Building Permit May 27
Re-roofin
$11,000 · Complete

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