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1731 7Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 2042020 2 units · 2 fl · 1948

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Sunset — not a forecast
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 1731 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 1948
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.

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 1948
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1948
Total area2,376 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2042020
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1733 7th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The property at 1731 7th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building known as a Flats & Duplex, built in 1948 and currently owned by the Ignatovsky Family Trust 200. The building's maintenance history shows some attention to basic infrastructure, with a reroofing project completed in 1995, and a street space-related permit issued in 2010. Most recently, in January 2024, there was a water heater replacement project initiated but the permit has since expired.

The surrounding area has experienced several infrastructure and maintenance issues in recent months, particularly in 2023-2024. Notable concerns include two sidewalk collapse reports in August 2023, and a pavement defect reported in June 2024. The property is located in an area that has experienced recurring parking enforcement issues, with three documented cases of sidewalk parking (two in 2024 and one in 2023) and one driveway blocking incident, all resulting in citations. Additional neighborhood challenges include reports of graffiti (two incidents in 2023), a general cleaning request for loose garbage, and one report of an abandoned vehicle that was resolved when authorities arrived. While these external issues don't directly impact the building's internal systems, they do provide context about the immediate neighborhood environment.

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Risk rating

How 1731 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
86thpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 209 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
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

Neighborhood location

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 11%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1731 7Th Ave event timeline

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2024
Plumbing Permit Jan 17
Work category: 1p; replace 40 gallon water heater, like for like in the garage, the job address was for 1733 7th ave. but 1733 is not coming up. so i was told by dbionline services to put a note on the description for the type of work.
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