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1271-1273 7Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1743016 3 units · 2 fl · 1913

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 Sunset
At or below average
avg 1.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1271-1273 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 1913
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1913
Total area3,592 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1743016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Tong/Lee Family Trust
Mailing address
Tong Douglas & Lee Janet, T 709 Charleston Ct Palo Alto CA 94303
Last sale
070921

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1271 07th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1273 07th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 1271-1273 7th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1913 and currently owned by the Tong/Lee Family Trust. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and safety improvements over the past few decades, with the most recent being a reroofing project completed in 2024 at a cost of $11,550. In 2023, two new heating systems were installed, demonstrating ongoing investments in building infrastructure. The building's history includes notable safety concerns, particularly in 2001 when multiple fire safety violations were documented, including issues with combustible lint build-up, egress obstruction, fire extinguisher maintenance, and combustible storage. These violations were all officially abated by November 2001. A 2014 complaint about an unpermitted shed construction was also filed, though this issue was marked as not active. The building has maintained periodic routine inspections over the years, with the most recent inspection recorded in 2018.

Recent activity on the property has included two complaints in August 2024 regarding a roofing company's sidewalk use and parking practices, though these were quickly resolved. The property has experienced occasional neighborhood issues typical for the area, including multiple parking enforcement calls in 2024, graffiti incidents (most recently in 2024), and some general maintenance concerns. Multiple 311 calls between 2015 and 2024 have primarily been related to tree maintenance and sidewalk cleaning, which were addressed through normal city processes. While the building has had various maintenance and compliance issues in its history, recent permits and work suggest ongoing efforts to maintain and upgrade the property, with no currently active building violations or complaints as of October 2023.

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Risk rating

How 1271-1273 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
35th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 970 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 59.7%
Moderate concern 26.0%
Severe concern 14.3%
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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1271-1273 7Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
DBI Complaint Aug 06
Customer reports that roofing company star waterproofing has been impeding sidewalks with scaffolding and ladders and parking company vehicles on the sidewalk.(311 sr 101000470233)
Building Inspection Division
DBI ComplaintAug 02
Customer reports that roofing company star waterproofing has been impeding sidewalks with scaffolding and ladders and parking company vehicles on the sidewalk.. (311 sr 101000470233)

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