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1240 7Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1744011 15 units · 3 fl · 1924

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, but our model still flags a rising risk of maintenance problems in the next 12 months. That forecast comes from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area, not from this building's own record — treat it as a reason to ask questions, not as evidence of a problem. 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 Sunset — not a forecast
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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1240 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
15 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 1924
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
Units15
Floors3
Year built1924
Total area11,625 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1744011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
5376 Jed Smith Rd Hidden Hills CA 91302
Last sale
April 03, 1991

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

The three-story, 15-unit multi-family residential building at 1240 7th Ave in the Inner Sunset, owned by Megan Haller Rice, has undergone several significant structural and safety improvements since its construction in 1924. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program as a Tier 2 building, with work completed and a Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) issued, including the installation of new wood shearwalls and a steel moment frame in the garage. The building has a history of proactive seismic safety measures, with work initiated in 2011 costing over $60,000 to improve structural elements including sill plates, wood shearwalls, and steel moment frames.

Recent inspections and violations have focused on life safety systems, with the most recent fire violation in 2024 pertaining to emergency lighting repair requirements. Historical concerns addressed include electrical safety issues in 2005 involving exposed wires, various access and security matters including a self-closing door violation in 2000, and multiple routine inspections that have generally resulted in conditions being corrected or abated. The building's utilities have been modernized, including a 400-amp underground electrical conversion in 2003. Recent service requests in early 2024 indicate attention to general maintenance issues such as graffiti removal and street cleaning, while a recent fire exit maintenance violation from February 2024 was abated by May 2024. The property has maintained active compliance with major safety programs, with all identified violations having been resolved or abated within reasonable timeframes.

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Risk rating

How 1240 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
5thpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1418 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
32%
No DBI
violation
68%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 68%
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

1240 7Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Apr 06
Ref: witness test fee for e202601108218
Issued
Building PermitJan 26
Upgrade existing fire alarm system to comply with sffc section 1103.7.6.1. to meet 75db in all sleeping areas.

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