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244-246 8Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1426034 4 units · 2 fl · 1908

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 244-246 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 1908
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area3,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1426034
Ownership

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

Owner name
Yuen Carol Jane
Mailing address
246 8th Ave Apt 4 San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
082120

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244 08th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
246 08th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

Located in San Francisco's Inner Richmond district, the 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 244-246 8th Avenue was constructed in 1908 and is currently owned by Carol Jane Yuen. The property has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over its history, with the most critical incidents occurring between 2001-2011. These issues included multiple building violations related to fire safety (such as fire proofing repairs), plumbing and electrical problems, and violations of smoke detector requirements in early 2001. A cluster of complaints in 2011 revealed unpermitted construction work in Unit 3, along with various building maintenance issues requiring abatement.

The building underwent some permitted improvements, including a bathroom renovation in 2011 (though initially completed without proper permits), a reroofing project in 1990, and several routine maintenance repairs. More recent history shows various quality of life concerns, including multiple complaints about heating issues, window problems, and mold in 2010-2011. Since the major violations were addressed, the property has had relatively few serious building code issues, though there have been ongoing concerns about driveway access, as evidenced by multiple parking enforcement requests in 2024. Several 311 calls between 2019-2020 indicate occasional street cleaning and waste management issues near the property, but these are typical urban maintenance matters not directly related to the building's condition. The most recent building-related complaints recorded date back to 2010-2011, suggesting improved property maintenance in recent years, though this should be verified with current building inspections or local housing authorities.

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Risk rating

How 244-246 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
31th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1189 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
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.

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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 66.7%
Moderate concern 21.3%
Severe concern 12.1%
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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244-246 8Th Ave event timeline

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2024
311 Request Jun 06
Blocking driveway cite only
silver - Kia - 8NEK422

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