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263 8Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1425013 2 units · 2 fl · 1909

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Richmond — not a forecast
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 263 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1909
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1909
Total area2,320 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1425013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Schip Judith Ttee 250 4Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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Initial analysis

263 8th Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood. Built in 1909, this flats and duplex structure has undergone several significant maintenance and repair activities over the past decade, with the most recent major work being the replacement of an exterior egress stair in December 2020, which cost $10,000. A plumbing permit for sewer repair work was filed in May 2020, though this permit has since expired. The building experienced a plumbing incident in May 2013 involving sewage backup from a manhole cover, which was resolved through field work completion.

The property has had some maintenance and quality of life issues over the years, though none appear to be of major concern to resident safety. In July 2017, there was a complaint about peeling paint that was assigned to the Department of Building Inspection for follow-up. More recently, there was a complaint in February 2023 regarding a construction generator running all day and producing noise and fumes, though this issue was abated within three days. The surrounding area has seen some recurring maintenance issues, particularly regarding street cleanliness, with multiple reports of loose garbage between 2018 and 2023. Other neighborhood concerns have included an overflowing city garbage can (September 2023), an overgrown tree requiring pruning (August 2023), and various sidewalk and street maintenance issues that were generally resolved through appropriate city channels. While these external issues don't directly impact the building's habitability, they do reflect ongoing maintenance and neighborhood management challenges in the immediate vicinity.

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Risk rating

How 263 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
55thpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 775 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 15%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

263 8Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jul 14
To comply with complaint# 202658742. non-structural / exploratory demo at 265 - 08th avenue. interior. (at kitchen, dining, and living room, replace in kind)
$2,500 · Issued
DBI ComplaintJul 02
Date last observed: 01-jul-26; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work w/o permit;

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