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1429-1431 7Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1846008 2 units · 2 fl · 1924

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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
Above average
avg 1.1
29
FewerMore

This building has 29 novs (7y), above the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1429-1431 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
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 built1924
Total area3,470 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1846008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Shapiro Caren J
Mailing address
300 Taurus Ave Oakland CA 94611
Last sale
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1429 07th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1431 07th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1429-1431 7th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1924, currently owned by Caren J Shapiro. The building has a documented history of maintenance issues and code violations, with the most significant recent problems occurring in 2020. This period saw multiple building violations filed on August 31, 2020, including concerns about combustible storage, weatherproofing of siding, various repairs needed for electrical outlets, window hardware, drainage pipes, and heating systems. There were also safety-related issues with smoke detection systems and the need for carbon monoxide/smoke alarm affidavits, all of which were officially abated on February 18, 2021. The building underwent substantial repairs in 2020, including addressing dry rot in stairs, window replacements, and siding work at a cost of $30,000. Additional plumbing and electrical work was completed in 2020-2021, including water heater replacement, furnace installation, and electrical outlet repairs.

The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues, with notable complaints about hot water problems and an improperly installed water heater in September 2020 that raised safety concerns. Earlier issues included a 2014 complaint about peeling and chipping paint in a unit with a child present. The building's maintenance history includes a 2013 reroofing project costing $15,000. Recent external concerns include an open sidewalk defect case from August 2023 regarding a collapsed sidewalk and various cleaning and parking issues reported through 311 calls. A tenant buyout occurred in January 2021, involving two tenants and totaling $9,000. The building's systems have undergone several upgrades, including an electrical service upgrade to 150 amps in 2009 and various plumbing improvements in 2020-2021 to address code compliance issues.

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Risk rating

How 1429-1431 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
27th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1090 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 34.4%
Moderate concern 34.0%
Severe concern 31.6%
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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The story over time

1429-1431 7Th Ave event timeline

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

2021
Plumbing Permit Mar 08
Work category: 1p; water heater replacement
Complete
Tenant BuyoutJan 04
Tenant buyout · $9,000

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