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630 7Th Ave

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

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 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.

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).

Owner name
Mcdonagh Family 2005 Revoc
Mailing address
Stephen Mcdonagh Trustee 130 Forest Knolls Dr San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
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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

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
13th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1499 are predicted to be safer.

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 severity forecast
No violation 49.1%
Moderate concern 22.2%
Severe concern 28.7%
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

630 7Th Ave event timeline

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

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

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