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1755 7Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 2042025 4 units · 2 fl · 1955

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 1755 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 1955
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 built1955
Total area2,920 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2042025
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lee Helen & Choy Johnson
Mailing address
2351 25th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
061702

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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 1755 7th Avenue in the Inner Sunset, owned by Lee Helen & Choy Johnson, was constructed in 1955 and contains four units. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and safety improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent major work being completed in 2018 when dry rot repairs were made to the rear exterior stairway and handrail. The building has faced multiple fire safety and building maintenance issues over the years, particularly evident in a routine inspection in 2002 that uncovered several violations including the need for smoke detectors, smoke enclosure door closers, handrail repairs, and the removal of combustible materials in the garage. Many of these violations were abated by July 2002. A subsequent routine inspection in 2010 noted similar concerns about combustible storage, handrails, and egress obstruction, though records indicate these were resolved by March 2011. The most recent routine inspection from 2018 is currently marked as active.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural issues, with a complete reroofing project recorded in 1993 (though expired) and a cancelled permit from 1994 for a FEMA-related retaining wall project. In terms of exterior environment maintenance, there have been numerous 311 calls regarding the street and sidewalk conditions near the property, particularly for cleaning (2022-2024), pavement defects (2022), and tree-related concerns. Recent complaints in 2023-2024 have focused on general street cleaning needs and graffiti, while infrastructure issues such as a missing side sewer vent cover (2021) and tree problems (2021) have been addressed through appropriate channels. The building's documented history shows a pattern of addressing safety and maintenance issues through permits and violation corrections, though the activity of the most recent housing inspection in 2018 suggests continued monitoring of building conditions.

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Risk rating

How 1755 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
21th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1179 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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.

Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 42.9%
Moderate concern 17.0%
Severe concern 40.1%
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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