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1495 7Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1846019 21 units · 3 fl · 1925

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over 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
22
FewerMore

This building has 22 novs (7y), above the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1495 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 1925
2 or more units
21 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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 1925
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
Units21
Floors3
Year built1925
Total area14,391 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1846019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
210 Gossage Way Petaluma CA 94952
Last sale
July 15, 2022

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Initial analysis

The 21-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1495 7th Avenue in the Inner Sunset, owned by Robert S. Foppoli, was constructed in 1925 and has undergone several significant renovations and faced various maintenance challenges over recent years. The most recent substantial work was completed in early 2023, involving a $160,000 renovation of Unit 7 that included converting a kitchen to a bedroom, relocating the kitchen, rehabilitating the bathroom, and installing washer and dryer facilities, with corresponding electrical and plumbing work properly completed. The building has also demonstrated commitment to infrastructure maintenance, including the replacement of steam and hot water boilers in 2016 and concrete repair work in 2019.

The property has experienced several regulatory and safety-related issues that warrant attention. In 2021, multiple violations were documented including concerns about fire escape ladders, lead paint compliance, carbon monoxide and smoke alarm documentation, window repairs, weatherstripping, interior painting, and security requirements, though all were officially abated by January 2022. More recent incidents in 2023-2024 suggest ongoing challenges, including complaints about lead work disturbances, unauthorized water damage repairs, and safety concerns during painting work in mid-2024. A current open fire violation from November 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements indicates an existing compliance issue. The building is classified as a Tier 2 soft-story structure, with work reportedly completed and a CFC issued, though this classification typically requires ongoing structural performance monitoring. While the property has experienced various maintenance and compliance challenges, it's worth noting that many historical violations (including multiple fire system-related issues between 2008-2019) have been resolved through corrective action, indicating a pattern of addressing regulatory requirements when they arise.

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Risk rating

How 1495 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
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Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1493 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
14%
No DBI
violation
86%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

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.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 86%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1495 7Th Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 06
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJun 21
Blocking driveway cite tow

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