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425 8Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1536003 4 units · 2 fl · 1924

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
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 425 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 1924
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area3,720 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1536003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Louie/Cheung Family Trust
Mailing address
Louie Michael L & Cheung Le 5 La Strada Ct Burlingame CA 94010
Last sale
102517

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The 425 8th Avenue property is a 2-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building located in the Inner Richmond neighborhood. Built in 1924 and currently owned by the Louie/Cheung Family Trust, this building has undergone several maintenance and inspection events over the past few decades. Most recently, there have been persistent sewer-related issues, with seven documented sewage backup incidents through the 4-inch vent stack between September 2023 and March 2024, indicating an ongoing infrastructure challenge that may affect resident quality of life. The building has had two significant inspection-related cases worth noting: a 2019 lead paint violation that required remediation to address possible health hazards, and a 2011 incident involving blocked exit obstructions between floors that raised safety concerns.

The property's maintenance history includes several important infrastructure upgrades, such as a complete reroofing project in 2011 costing $8,500 and a sewer line replacement with house trap completed in 2017. While the building has experienced various routine inspections and identified violations over the years, most have been promptly addressed. Historical complaints from 1995 regarding heating issues and multiple fire-related exit blockage complaints in 2009 and 2011 have been resolved, though they highlight past safety concerns. The property has also maintained compliance with various housing code requirements, as evidenced by the resolution of building violations and timely addressing of safety issues when cited by inspectors.

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Risk rating

How 425 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
20th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1378 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
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.

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 59.6%
Moderate concern 31.3%
Severe concern 9.1%
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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The story over time

425 8Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Violation (NOV) May 01
Building violation
It is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend, the reinspection as scheduled on this n…
Building Violation (NOV)May 01
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