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651-653 7Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1637010 2 units · 2 fl · 1922

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 651-653 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 1922
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 1922
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 built1922
Total area2,480 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1637010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Quinn T Fong Suc Trustee 5019 Round Hill Dr Dublin CA 94568
Last sale

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651 07th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
653 07th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 651-653 7th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood, owned by the Quinn T Fong Trust, was constructed in 1922 and features two stories. The property has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past decade. In 2016, a cluster of building violations were recorded, including problems with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, egress obstructions, window repairs, weather-proofing, interior mold, and more, though these violations were ultimately abated by August 2017. More recently, in March 2022, there was a report of a water leak in the garage affecting hot water service, though this complaint is now listed as not active.

The building's maintenance history shows some attention to infrastructure upgrades, including a roof replacement in 1997 and electrical system improvements in 2005 with the installation of new panels and meters. The property has recently experienced some concerns with sewer odors (October 2024) and had an alarm system issue in April 2024 that was corrected by May 2024. Parking-related issues have been frequent around the property, with multiple reports of blocked driveways and sidewalk parking between September 2024 and January 2025, though many of these cases were either not located by responding officers or were marked as invalid due to insufficient reporting details. Given the age of the building, these maintenance issues and repairs appear to be part of standard upkeep requirements, though the cluster of violations in 2016 warrants noting as a period requiring particular attention to habitability concerns.

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Risk rating

How 651-653 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
27thpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1258 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
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 25%
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

651-653 7Th Ave event timeline

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2022
DBI Complaint Mar 07
Caller reports that there is a water leak in the garage downstairs at property. clear water. been there for more than a week. landlord did look and just left. plumber cannot get access to area. caller added they have no hot water. leak is a mild trickle, getting worse.
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