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1223-1225 7Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1743004 2 units · 2 fl · 1910

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 Sunset
Above average
avg 1.1
7
FewerMore

This building has 7 novs (7y), above the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1223-1225 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 1910
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 built1910
Total area2,992 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1743004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chen Hongming
Mailing address
555 Castro St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
080519

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1223 07th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1225 07th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The subject property at 1223-1225 7th Avenue, owned by Chen Hongming, is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood. Built in 1910, this flats and duplex-style building has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past few years. Most notably, in July 2019, multiple violations were documented, including concerns about fire safety (missing fire extinguishers, incomplete carbon monoxide and smoke alarm affidavit), weatherproofing issues with the awning, and problems with stairs and general paint condition. These violations were formally addressed through permitting work completed in 2020, which included repairs to the awning framing and exterior stairs, along with an emergency sewer repair, totaling approximately $2,000 in permitted work.

The building's maintenance history also reveals earlier concerns, including a 2002 complaint about severely dilapidated siding with potential lead contamination risks, and a 1995 complaint regarding plaster holes in various interior areas. More recently, in October 2021, there was an inspection-related complaint about debris in the backyard and allegations of illegal basement occupancy, though these issues were subsequently marked as not active. The property has generated several 311 calls in recent years, primarily related to street cleaning and waste management issues, with the most recent being a general cleaning request in February 2023. Planning records confirm the completion of necessary repairs to the awning and stairs in 2020, indicating compliance with the building's maintenance requirements, though the presence of multiple historical complaints suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep and safety systems.

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Risk rating

How 1223-1225 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
16th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1254 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
61%
No DBI
violation
39%
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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 44.3%
Moderate concern 35.3%
Severe concern 20.4%
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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1223-1225 7Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Mar 28
Basement framing upgrade per 604 compliance. no arch changes.
$40,000 · Filed

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