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1256-1258 7Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1755021 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

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 1256-1258 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 1907
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 built1907
Total area2,450 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1755021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ko/Liu Family Trust
Mailing address
Danny Ko & Hong Yuan Liu, T 11 Topaz Way San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
030599

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1258 07th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1256 07th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 1256-1258 7th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood, owned by the Ko/liu Family Trust, has a documented history dating back to its 1907 construction. This mixed-use flat & store property has undergone several significant modifications over the decades, most notably the establishment of a ground-floor restaurant in 1987, with subsequent updates to kitchen equipment and grease traps in 2013, and the installation of an automatic fire suppression system in 2008. The building has maintained basic infrastructure through various improvements, including a complete reroofing in 1997, bathroom and kitchen renovations in 1994, and foundation repair work in 1986.

Recent years have seen some concerning maintenance issues, particularly in 2019 with a gas line repair, though this permit has since expired. The property has experienced multiple incidents of sidewalk parking violations near the building, particularly in 2023/2024, with at least one citation issued. There have been some cosmetic and safety concerns in the immediate vicinity, including graffiti incidents in 2023, one of which was categorized as offensive, and a currently open pavement defect reported in March 2023. A street space permit was issued in 2018, though its specific purpose was not detailed in the records. The May Lee Restaurant, which continues to operate on the ground floor, has had documented approvals for its business use under various permits.

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Risk rating

How 1256-1258 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
45th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 821 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Building age

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

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The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 76.4%
Moderate concern 16.5%
Severe concern 7.2%
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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1256-1258 7Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Dec 27
Sewage back-up discharge
from side sewer vent
Planning RecordApr 09
ABC Referral - License Type 41 - Recommend Approval: Restaurant use permitted per PC Section 186. Formula retail not permitted. Subject to the conditions outlined in PC Section 202.2(a).

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