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183-187 8Th Ave

Lake Street, SF 94118 1368018 6 units · 3 fl · 1909

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 183-187 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
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1909
Total area9,271 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1368018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wong Marital Trust
Mailing address
Fay Yung Wong 183 8Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
062600

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Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

183 08th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
4604 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118
4602 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118
187 08th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
4600 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The 3-story multi-family residential building at 183-187 8th Avenue, owned by Wong Marital Trust, was constructed in 1909 and contains 6 units. The building's maintenance history shows several significant events, with the most pressing issue being a recent complaint filed in October 2024 regarding water leakage from the bathroom ceiling and light fixture, which remains in an inactive status as of now. Other noteworthy historical events include a 2013 complaint about improper lead paint removal, a 2007 report concerning deteriorating windows, and a 2002 incident involving unpermitted construction of ceilings and walls on the first floor. The property has undergone several permitted improvements over the years, including kitchen renovations in 2002 and street space permitting in 2016, though an earlier reroofing permit from 1998 is shown as expired.

The building's surroundings have experienced numerous sanitation-related issues in recent months, with seven garbage and debris-related complaints filed between August and December 2024, including multiple reports of overflowing city garbage cans and some concerning public health matters like discarded needles. While these exterior maintenance issues don't directly impact the building's interior conditions, they do affect the immediate environment. The property has undergone routine housing inspections approximately every few years, with most issues being resolved promptly, though the recent water leakage complaint marks the most current maintenance concern.

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Risk rating

How 183-187 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
16th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 554 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 54.6%
Moderate concern 33.2%
Severe concern 12.2%
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

183-187 8Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 22
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city receptacle

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