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263 8Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1425013 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 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 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.

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
Judith Schip Tr
Mailing address
Schip Judith Ttee 250 4Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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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

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
55th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 775 are predicted to be safer.

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 severity forecast
No violation 78.9%
Moderate concern 18.2%
Severe concern 2.9%
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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The story over time

263 8Th Ave event timeline

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

2023
DBI Complaint Feb 27
On the sidewalk at address. --- construction crew at location has a gernator running all day since 8:30 am. it is loud and spewing fumes. (311 sr 16471012)
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