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730 7Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1649026 2 units · 2 fl · 1923

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 730 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 1923
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 1923
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 built1923
Total area3,490 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1649026
Ownership

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

Mailing address
730 7th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
June 22, 2004

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

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 730 7th Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by Lai Yee Hung & Chung Winnie, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1923. The property has undergone several significant renovations over the years, with the most recent substantial work occurring in 2023, including the installation of three new bathrooms, kitchen remodeling, laundry additions, and water heater replacements. Additional improvements were made in 2022, including kitchen and bathroom renovations and electrical work. The building's history shows substantial modifications in the late 1980s, including vertical and horizontal extensions, story additions, and various structural improvements.

Recent activity at the property has primarily consisted of utility work, including plumbing and electrical upgrades, with completed permits for kitchen and bathroom remodeling in 2022-2023. A notable building complaint was filed in 2007 regarding illegal kitchen and garage conversions, which was resolved by 2009. The property has experienced some external maintenance issues recently, with multiple reports of overflowing city garbage cans in mid-2024, though these are generally considered to be municipal service issues rather than building-specific problems. The surrounding area has faced occasional street cleaning challenges, as evidenced by 311 calls in early 2024, including incidents involving waste and illegal postings.

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Risk rating

How 730 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
73rdpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 465 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
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 13%
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

730 7Th Ave event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Jun 08
Bulky items
Furniture
Plumbing PermitMay 15
To complete and final work under expired permit#459482 obtained by another contractor (install three new bathroom and relocate fixtures in master bathrom on 3rd floor) remodel 2 kitchens; add laundry; replace 2 waterheaters.

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