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142-144 8Th Ave

Lake Street, SF 94118 1367038 2 units · 2 fl · 1909

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 142-144 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 1909
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 built1909
Total area3,723 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1367038
Ownership

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

Owner name
Carr Family Trust
Mailing address
Robert M Carr 725 Euclid Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
041613

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142 08th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
144 08th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential property at 142-144 8th Avenue in the Lake-Presidio neighborhood, owned by the Carr Family Trust, is a two-story flats and duplex building constructed in 1909. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent renovations completed in 2023 including a substantial kitchen and bathroom remodel ($60,000), the installation of a four-zone mini split heat pump system for the upper unit, and an electrical service upgrade to 200A. Previous notable improvements include comprehensive window replacement work in 2018 ($25,000), a major interior renovation in 2011 that included a new interior stair access to the ground floor, kitchen remodeling, and the installation of new stairs for required egress ($85,000 total for both projects). The building's infrastructure has been maintained with necessary systems upgrades, including sewer replacements in 2014, a new boiler installation in 2011, and radiator installations in six rooms.

The property has experienced minimal issues affecting resident quality of life, with only one building complaint noted in early 2011 regarding a possible unauthorized school operation, though this was quickly resolved within a few weeks. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep and modernization efforts, with older permits from the 1980s for kitchen and bathroom work no longer active. Recent municipal service interactions have been limited to routine matters such as a defaced sign repair in 2023 and a couple of parking-related issues in 2018. A power line incident was recorded but resulted in no civilian injuries. The property's recent improvements suggest ongoing maintenance and investment by the current owners, with no significant safety or habitability concerns currently on record.

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Risk rating

How 142-144 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
98th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 13 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
94%
No DBI
violation
6%
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.

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.

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 89.1%
Moderate concern 8.7%
Severe concern 2.2%
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

142-144 8Th Ave event timeline

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

2023
Plumbing Permit Jun 29
Work category: 1m; install four zone mini split het pump system for upper unit # 142. install outdoor heat pump on the roof, install four indoor evaporators in the ceiling. install line sets and drain on the roof for each indoor unit.
Complete
Electrical PermitJun 27
Electrical wiring at kitchen and bathroom. upgrade electrical service to 200a.

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