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255-257 8Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1425011 3 units · 3 fl · 1911

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 Inner Richmond
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 255-257 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 1911
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1911
Total area4,650 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1425011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ly Binh Kiet
Mailing address
255 - 257 08th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
072712

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257 08th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
255 08th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 255-257 8th Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by Ly Binh Kiet, has been in operation since 1911 and has undergone several significant improvements over its lifetime. Major historical upgrades include the installation of a new fire sprinkler system in 1999, a horizontal addition completed in 1998, and compliance updates to meet energy conservation and security ordinances in 1987. The building had a series of violations documented in December 2016 that were addressed and abated by January 2017, including issues related to fire safety equipment, security requirements, and building inspection compliance. More recent concerns include a sewage backup discharge reported in October 2024, and there are current (as of 2024) issues with overgrown trees blocking the sidewalk.

The building has a history of maintenance and safety inspections, with the most recent routine inspections in 2020 and 2016. Some notable historical problems include a cluster of serious complaints filed in 1998 regarding plumbing issues, electrical problems, water damage, and safety concerns, which were subsequently addressed. The property has undergone various street space permits in 2010 and 2018, and more recent 311 calls show ongoing maintenance needs primarily related to sidewalk cleaning and garbage management. There has been one recent complaint about general cleaning in 2024, and multiple requests for street cleaning services between 2021-2024 suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. However, all recent 311 calls have been marked as resolved, indicating that reported issues have been addressed by the appropriate city departments.

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Risk rating

How 255-257 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
15th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1465 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
62%
No DBI
violation
38%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

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 58.7%
Moderate concern 30.5%
Severe concern 10.8%
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

255-257 8Th Ave event timeline

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

2020
DBI Complaint Jul 06
Caller reports home is being painted in the back only and there is no netting for scaffolding.this is a 3 story buildingpaint chips and other dust chemicals in use
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