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1477 7Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1846018 6 units · 2 fl · 1964

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, but recent activity points to a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Sunset — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.1
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1477 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 1964
2 or more units
6 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1964
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors2
Year built1964
Total area4,346 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1846018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Wong Benjamin Man-ben Trust 679 Hollyhock Dr San Leandro CA 94578
Last sale
November 01, 1991

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Initial analysis

The Wong Family Trust owns this two-story, six-unit multi-family residential building located at 1477 7th Ave in the Inner Sunset neighborhood. Built in 1964, the property has undergone several significant maintenance and safety upgrades over the past two decades. Most recently, in October 2024, a fire alarm system upgrade was filed to comply with California fire marshal requirements, including the installation of low-frequency sounders and wireless monitoring throughout the residential units. In December 2021, the rear corner of the building received new siding, replacing the old material with James Hardie lap siding at a cost of $20,000.

The building experienced some notable issues in late 2021, when a water intrusion problem was reported in Unit 3 on the second floor, involving a leaking light fixture and water damage in a closet adjacent to a shower, which led to multiple building violations regarding weather proofing and lead ordinance compliance. These violations were abated by February 2022. The property's maintenance history shows regular attention to structural needs, including a complete reroofing in 2003 ($9,000). Routine housing inspections have been conducted regularly, with records showing no significant issues noted during inspections in 1999, 2002, 2009, and most recently in 2022. The only recent non-building related incident was a parking complaint in early 2023 regarding a blocked driveway, though this case was determined to be invalid due to incomplete reporting information.

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Risk rating

How 1477 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
76thpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 358 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Number of units

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 13%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1477 7Th Ave event timeline

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311 Request Jul 31
Blocking driveway cite only
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