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1437 7Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1846009A 4 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
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 1437 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
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area4,050 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1846009A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kb Investments U S A Inc
Mailing address
230 6th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
061303

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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1437 7th Avenue in the Inner Sunset, owned by Kb Investments U S A Inc, has undergone several significant changes and faced various challenges since its construction in 1924. Most notably, between 2009 and 2011, there was a major enforcement action regarding an illegal in-law unit in the garage area, which resulted in multiple violations being issued and subsequently abated, including issues related to unauthorized plumbing and electrical systems, safety concerns, and improper occupancy violations. The building underwent various corrective measures during this period, including the removal of illegal kitchens and bathrooms, reinforcement of interior entry door glazing, and other safety improvements, all documented through multiple building permits with completion dates in 2010.

The building has had regular housing inspections over the years, with the most recent routine inspection occurring in 2018, showing compliance with current housing standards. Building maintenance records show a re-roofing project completed in 2010 and a street space permit issued in 2015. The property has experienced several fire alarm activations, mostly related to unintentional causes such as detector malfunctions or smoke removal, but no significant fire incidents or civilian injuries have been reported. Recent activity around the property has primarily involved parking enforcement issues, with multiple citations for driveway blocking between 2018 and 2023, suggesting ongoing challenges with parking management in the area. Infrastructure maintenance records indicate periodic street cleaning needs and a sewage backup incident in 2010, though these appear to be routine urban maintenance issues rather than building-specific problems.

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Risk rating

How 1437 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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 36.2%
Moderate concern 19.8%
Severe concern 44.0%
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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The story over time

1437 7Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
311 Request Oct 09
Garbage and debris
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