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1284-1286 7Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1755015 2 units · 2 fl · 1906

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 1284-1286 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 1906
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 built1906
Total area2,900 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1755015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mandala Trust
Mailing address
Wiliam E Taylor Iv & Emilia 698 Victoria St San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
053117

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1286 07th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1284 07th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1284-1286 7th Avenue in the Inner Sunset, owned by Mandala Trust, is a two-story flats and duplex structure constructed in 1906. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past few decades, with the most recent major renovation occurring in 2015 involving comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodels in both units, including the addition of a new bathroom, electrical upgrades, and related plumbing work, with a total investment of approximately $65,000. The building has a history of structural and safety improvements, including the installation of steel support systems in 1998-2000, replacement of interior stairs, and the addition of fireplace systems in both flats in 1986. Earlier maintenance work included reroofing in 1999 and foundation upgrades in 1990, highlighting ongoing attention to structural integrity.

The property has experienced various maintenance and service-related issues as documented through 311 calls, though none suggest serious ongoing problems. Recent reports include three sidewalk parking incidents (2020 and 2024), water quality inquiries in 2015, and tree maintenance cases in 2012-2013. A fire-related incident involving smoke or odor removal was recorded, but with no civilian injuries reported. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep and systematic improvements, particularly focusing on modernizing facilities and maintaining structural safety, though the expired permits from 1998-2000 for steel beam and moment frame work suggest these particular projects may have been completed without proper permit closure.

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Risk rating

How 1284-1286 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
65th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 523 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 82.2%
Moderate concern 11.2%
Severe concern 6.6%
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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