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1769 7Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 2042027 4 units · 2 fl · 1955

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Sunset
Above average
avg 1.1
67
FewerMore

This building has 67 novs (7y), above the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1769 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 area2,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2042027
Ownership

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

Owner name
James H K & Ann S Kong Revo
Mailing address
Kong James Hoi Kwong & Ann 797 42Nd Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1769 7th Avenue in the Inner Sunset, built in 1955 and owned by James H K & Ann S Kong Revo, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Currently, there are multiple active complaints from late 2023 through 2024, including reports of no heat, refrigerator issues, water leaks, and general maintenance concerns such as door weatherstripping and peeling paint. A notable incident occurred in September 2023 involving water damage from an upstairs unit, and the building has also experienced problems with slippery stairs, blocked back stairs, and a broken back door with security concerns. Historical records show the building underwent a deck replacement in 2012 and had some seismic upgrades attempted in 2000, though these permits appear to have either expired or been cancelled.

The property has a history of fire safety violations, with multiple issues documented in a 2002 inspection related to fire extinguisher maintenance, gas utility shutoff tools, and combustible storage, including incidents involving cardboard boxes under parked vehicles. A routine inspection in February 2018 resulted in the issuance of violations requiring various fire safety improvements, which were marked as abated in April 2018. More recently, a refrigerator replacement was noted as an active violation in late 2023. There have been documented water-related issues, including a leak near the water heater and ceiling holes in the garage reported in September 2023. The building has also experienced some exterior and infrastructure challenges, with multiple 311 calls regarding street lighting, tree maintenance, and graffiti in the surrounding area between 2014 and 2024, though these are not directly related to the building's condition.

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Risk rating

How 1769 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
1th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1478 are predicted to be safer.

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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 7.3%
Moderate concern 9.5%
Severe concern 83.2%
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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The story over time

1769 7Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint May 18
Mold on windows, peeling paint, no hot water, holes on the wall
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