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146-148 8Th Ave

Lake Street, SF 94118 1367037 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Lake Street
At or below average
avg 0.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lake Street average of 0.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 146-148 8Th 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 1908
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area2,990 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1367037
Ownership

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

Owner name
King Tak & Chiu Pik Ng Revo
Mailing address
146 8th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
093097

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148 08th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
146 08th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 146-148 8th Avenue, a two-unit residential building constructed in 1908 in the Lake-Presidio neighborhood, has undergone several significant changes and events throughout its history. The most recent major renovation took place in 2017, involving a bathroom remodel that included comprehensive plumbing and electrical work, with a documented cost of $10,000. This followed the removal of an illegal garage unit in 1988, which was properly completed at the same cost. The building's maintenance record shows a reroofing project was initiated in 1995, though this permit has since expired.

The property has experienced recurring issues with driveway blocking, particularly between 2022 and 2023, with multiple citations issued to offending vehicles. A tenant buyout occurred in October 2018 at 148 8th Avenue, with compensation of approximately $34,962.87 to one tenant. More recently, there was activity regarding rent board fees in February 2024, which was resolved through proper channels. Two proposed construction projects for additional floors at the rear of the building were submitted for planning review, though both were ultimately withdrawn. The current ownership, listed as King Tak & Chiu Pik Ng Revo, has maintained the two-unit configuration of this historic flats/duplex building, which has remained consistent in its multi-family residential use designation.

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Risk rating

How 146-148 8Th 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
71th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 191 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 83.8%
Moderate concern 12.3%
Severe concern 3.9%
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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