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670-672 7Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1638021A 2 units · 2 fl · 1912

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 670-672 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
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1912
Total area2,850 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1638021A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Nolan Michael A
Mailing address
670 - 672 07th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
070717

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670 07th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
672 07th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 670-672 7th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1912, currently owned by Michael A. Nolan. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, with the most recent major work being the installation of a 5.11 kW solar PV system with a new subpanel in 2020. In 2019, substantial exterior work was completed, including stucco replacement, wood trim repairs, and window upgrades, bringing the total cost of improvements to $13,279. Earlier renovations included a comprehensive kitchen remodel in 2015 involving non-load-bearing wall removal, sink relocations, new cabinets, and electrical updates totaling $20,000. The building's infrastructure has seen important upgrades, including a 200-amp service installation with three subpanels in 2012 (though this permit expired) and stairwell replacement with guardrail upgrades in 2006.

Recent maintenance and safety issues appear to be minimal, with only routine street-related permits issued consistently between 2019-2020, each costing $1.00, likely related to temporary street space usage. The property has generated typical urban noise and convenience complaints, including parking enforcement issues and garbage concerns, though these incidents were promptly addressed by city services and appear to be standard occurrences for the area. The building's systems have been regularly updated and maintained, with no recorded serious maintenance or safety violations. The recent installation of solar panels and the completion of various exterior and interior improvements suggest ongoing attention to building maintenance and modernization by the current owner.

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Risk rating

How 670-672 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
94th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 103 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
92%
No DBI
violation
8%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 84.4%
Moderate concern 11.9%
Severe concern 3.8%
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

670-672 7Th Ave event timeline

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

2020
Electrical Permit Oct 29
Plan # 2950: 14pv x 365 watts / 1000 = 5.11kw. solar pv. new subpanel.
Complete
Building PermitJun 13
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