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173-175 7Th St

South of Market, SF 94103 3726034 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 173-175 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
Blocklot3726034
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
100119

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175 07th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
173 07th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The 29-unit apartment building at 173-175 7th Street in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood, owned by Gabreila Apartments Ltd, is a five-story multi-family residential structure completed in 1997, following the demolition of an existing basement in 1993 and a restaurant in 1989. The building's construction was properly permitted and completed, with earlier records showing a reroofing work completed in 1988.

Recent activity around the building has been predominantly related to street-level issues rather than building-specific problems. Between November 2024 and January 2025, there were multiple reports of cleanliness concerns, including instances of garbage and debris (some involving human waste), illegal parking, and graffiti on public and private surfaces. Several of these cases were promptly resolved, though as of the latest data, there are still two open cases from November 2024 regarding graffiti (on a parking meter and on the building's commercial area). A fire safety inspection complaint from July 2007 regarding UL Certification Verification was investigated and found to have no merit. While the building itself appears to be structurally sound and properly maintained, the surrounding area has experienced recurring challenges typical of urban environments, particularly regarding street cleanliness and encampments, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in recent months.

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Risk rating

How 173-175 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

173-175 7Th St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 26
Garbage and debris
mattress
311 RequestMay 10
Garbage and debris

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