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1371-1373 7Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1762015 3 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 1371-1373 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
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 built1907
Total area3,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1762015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lau Fmly Tr
Mailing address
Law Steven Lai Sun & Wendy 2034 23Rd Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
121404

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1371 07th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1373 A 07th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The 1371-1373 7th Avenue property is a two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood, containing three units and owned by Lau Family Trust. Built in 1907, this flats and duplex structure underwent significant renovations in late 2004, including bathroom remodeling, window replacements on the first floor, and kitchen updates, with associated electrical work involving the installation of various lighting, switches, receptacles, and circuits. A sidewalk permit was also obtained in 2005.

The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to infrastructure and external areas, though most issues have been relatively minor. Recent incidents include a resolved hazardous waste situation in early 2025 and several parking-related calls between 2018-2022, though enforcement officers were generally unable to locate the offending vehicles. Historical records show periodic issues with loose garbage on the street/sidewalk areas (noted in 2014, 2021, and most recently in January 2025), while a window sign violation at Jun's Beauty Salon was officially abated. An overgrown tree issue was identified and addressed by the Department of Public Works in 2017, with the city noting it was working through a schedule of equal priority trees. The building's most recent permits and calls suggest regular urban challenges typical of the neighborhood, though no serious safety concerns or major violations have been recorded in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 1371-1373 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
40th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 896 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
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.

Building age

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

Building permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 62.5%
Moderate concern 22.4%
Severe concern 15.0%
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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1371-1373 7Th Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 28
Garbage and debris
refrigerator appliance

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