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630 7Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1638024 8 units · 2 fl · 1964

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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.

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 630 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 1964
2 or more units
8 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 1964
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
Units8
Floors2
Year built1964
Total area5,408 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1638024
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Stephen Mcdonagh Trustee 130 Forest Knolls Dr San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

The 630 7th Avenue property is a 2-story, 8-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood, with its current ownership tracing back to the Mcdonagh Family 2005 Revocable Trust. Built in 1964, this building has undergone several significant modifications and improvements over the years. Most notably, it completed mandatory seismic strengthening work in 2018 to comply with the San Francisco Soft Story Ordinance (Tier 3), which was substantial and valued at $100,000. The building has maintained a regular pattern of upkeep, including window replacements in 2007 (20 windows installed) and historical maintenance such as reroofing in 1994 and water damage repairs with redwood siding replacement in 1987.

The property has experienced multiple routine inspections and some compliance issues over the years, particularly notable in 2002 when multiple fire safety violations were recorded, including problems with fire proofing materials, fire extinguisher requirements, and self-closing devices at exterior doors. These violations were subsequently abated by October 31, 2002. A routine inspection in 2015 also highlighted fire safety compliance issues that were addressed. More recently, there have been several 311 calls regarding the property and its vicinity during 2023-2024, primarily concerning street maintenance and parking issues. The most serious building-related incident occurred in 1995 when mold was reported due to a bedroom leak, though this was resolved within one week. A current open issue as of 2024 involves a damaged tree on the property, which has been accepted for examination by the Department of Public Works. The building's overall maintenance record shows regular attention to compliance requirements, with most historical violations being promptly addressed and resolved.

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Risk rating

How 630 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
12thpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1516 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
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 41%
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

630 7Th Ave event timeline

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2025
Building Permit Jun 04
Reroofing, no hotworks. no work to (e) roof structural sheathing.
$23,800 · Complete

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