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266 8Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1426048 8 units · 2 fl · 1972

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
Above average
avg 0.9
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 266 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 1972
2 or more units
8 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
Units8
Floors2
Year built1972
Total area8,208 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1426048
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mcguire Family Properties A
Mailing address
C/o Pontar Real Estate 12 Geary St Ste 506 San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
061912

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Initial analysis

The two-story, 8-unit apartment building at 266 8th Avenue in the Inner Richmond district, owned by Mcguire Family Properties A, was constructed in 1972 and has undergone several significant renovations and safety upgrades in recent years. Most notably, the building completed a comprehensive fire safety modernization program between 2022 and 2023, including the installation of new fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm system upgrades to comply with current codes, and related electrical and plumbing improvements. In 2019, the property underwent substantial expansion work, adding three new dwelling units to the ground floor, followed by a seismic soft-story retrofit completed in 2017, bringing the building into compliance with mandatory seismic safety requirements.

The building's recent history includes some maintenance and compliance challenges, particularly in late 2022 when there were complaints regarding possible asbestos presence following retrofit work, and concerns about work being performed without proper containment or permits. Historical records from 2002-2003 show several building code violations that were subsequently abated, primarily related to fire safety equipment and maintenance issues. The property has maintained regular routine inspections, with its most recent major improvements focusing on modernizing safety systems throughout the building. External to the building itself, there have been multiple recent reports (from late 2023 to 2024) regarding sidewalk cleanliness and tree maintenance issues, though these are not directly related to building safety or maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 266 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.

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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 54.4%
Moderate concern 30.2%
Severe concern 15.4%
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

266 8Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
311 Request May 14
Shared spacesobstruction hazard
Sidewalk clear path of travel
311 RequestMay 14
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