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1444 7Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1847039 18 units · 3 fl · 1939

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
34
FewerMore

This building has 34 novs (7y), above the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1444 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 1939
2 or more units
18 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 1939
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
Units18
Floors3
Year built1939
Total area14,625 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1847039
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Michael Baum/resch Polster 9200 West Sunset Blvd Suite West Hollywood CA 90069
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 18-unit apartment building at 1444 7th Avenue in the Inner Sunset, owned by Charles Glass & Fred Baum L, has undergone significant health and safety improvements in recent years. Most notably, in 2023, the building upgraded its fire alarm system to comply with current codes, including the installation of low frequency sounders in sleeping areas, though a sleeping area requirement violation was issued in November 2023 that remains open. The building has seen substantial infrastructure upgrades, including a complete electrical panel upgrade in late 2022, installation of new low frequency sounders in September 2023, and multiple plumbing improvements such as a new boiler installation in April 2024 and a new water main installation in July 2021.

The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues that affected resident comfort and safety, with multiple complaints about heating problems, including non-working heaters and inadequate temperature control. In 2022, there were significant resident complaints regarding elevator and heating failures, along with various maintenance issues including window functionality and appliance problems. A cluster of building violations from July-August 2021 was documented, including issues with water damage, lead hazards, window repairs, and fire escape maintenance, though all were abated by March 2023. The building's fire safety systems have required ongoing attention, as evidenced by multiple fire complaints and violations between 2015 and 2023 related to alarm systems, extinguishers, and various fire code requirements.

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Risk rating

How 1444 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
0thpercentile

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
13%
No DBI
violation
87%
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 87%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1444 7Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
Building Violation (NOV) Aug 03 Serious
No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 823040202306, cmc 1022. monthly monitoring fee applies. code sec: sfbc 110a, table 1a-k
DBI ComplaintAug 03
Needs to renew boiler permit for permit no 158505 , serial no 823040202306

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