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185 7Th St

South of Market, SF 94103 3726033 29 units · 5 fl · 1997

This building has more problems than most buildings in this 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 South of Market
At or below average
avg 3.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the South of Market average of 3.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 185 7Th St 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 1997
2 or more units
29 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
SLR
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units29
Floors5
Year built1997
Total area37,567 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot3726033
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gabreila Apartments Ltd
Mailing address
50 Vashell Way #220 Orinda CA 94563
Last sale
011519

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Initial analysis

The 29-unit, 5-story multi-family residential building at 185 7th Street in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood, owned by Gabreila Apartments Ltd, was completed in 1997 as an affordable housing project with 29 parking spaces in the basement. The property has experienced several significant fire safety compliance issues in recent years, with open violations as of December 2023 related to sleeping area requirements, along with multiple earlier violations for standpipe system problems (May 2024, August 2024), suggesting ongoing concerns with building safety systems.

The building has generated numerous calls for service in recent months, particularly between December 2024 and January 2025, primarily related to street cleaning and debris issues, including reports of abandoned items like mattresses and Christmas trees. Between October 2023 and September 2024, there were three instances of fire alarm system activations, though all were determined to be either unintentional or system malfunctions, and none resulted in civilian injuries. Historical records show various fire safety violations were addressed and abated during 2017-2018, including issues with doors, exit pathways, and emergency lighting. The building's permits and planning records indicate its original approval processes involved detailed analysis of environmental impact, shadow studies, and requests for exceptions from standard rear yard provisions specific to the SOMA district. While the building's age and history show some recurring issues with fire safety systems, recent inspections have shown no merit to several complaints regarding blocked exits, street numbering, and electrical systems.

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Risk rating

How 185 7Th St'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 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 340 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
28%
No DBI
violation
72%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 28.1%
Moderate concern 67.9%
Severe concern 4.0%
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

185 7Th St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Mar 28
Garbage and debris
electronics

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