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779 7Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1650010 2 units · 2 fl · 1924

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 779 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 1924
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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 built1924
Total area2,780 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1650010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sam G Chin Bypass Trust
Mailing address
Chin Mimi Trustee 17 Crags Ct San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
120202

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 779 7th Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by the Sam G Chin Bypass Trust, was constructed in 1924 as a two-story flats and duplex structure. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, with the most recent significant work being a $14,560 reroofing project completed in 2019, following earlier roofing work in 1995. Other historical improvements include the installation of vinyl siding to the entire back of the building in 1994 and the replacement of eleven aluminum windows in 1989.

The property has experienced notable recent activity, including a tenant buyout in January 2024 involving two tenants for $40,000. There has been some recent noise and environmental concerns, with an open noise complaint about amplified sound from October 2024 and a hazardous waste-related street cleaning issue in January 2025. Parking enforcement has been frequently required, with multiple reports of driveway blocking between February and August 2024, including one instance where a citation was issued. The building has experienced minimal fire-related incidents, with records showing only a contained cooking fire, a false alarm, and an unintentional alarm transmission - none of which resulted in civilian injuries. Recent interactions with the Rent Board in January 2025 suggest ongoing administrative matters are being processed, though specific details remain general.

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Risk rating

How 779 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
84th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 276 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 82.5%
Moderate concern 13.3%
Severe concern 4.2%
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

779 7Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Mar 02
Lead paint concern, broken door, no access to heat
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