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418 8Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1537039 3 units · 2 fl · 1984

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 418 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 1984
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1984
Total area3,208 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1537039
Ownership

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

Owner name
Pui King Chin Living Trust
Mailing address
Deanna Siao, Trustee 26 Buena Vista Rd South San Francisco CA 94080
Last sale
050500

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

The 2-story, 3-unit multi-family residential building at 418 8th Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by the Pui King Chin Living Trust, has undergone several significant maintenance updates and faced various regulatory requirements since its construction in 1984. Most recently, in June 2023, the building received a $35,000 window upgrade, replacing both front and back windows. The property has had recurring fire safety inspections, with the 2017 annual routine inspection revealing multiple violations that were addressed by June 2017, including requirements for fire extinguisher servicing, smoke detector installation, and carbon monoxide alarm provisions. Since 2015, there have been several fire safety-related complaints concerning alarm systems, sprinkler/standpipe systems, electrical systems, and exit maintenance, though all were marked as "Condition Corrected." The building's maintenance history also shows attention to basic infrastructure, including a gas water heater replacement in 2020, and a significant retaining wall construction permitted in 1984.

The property has experienced occasional issues requiring municipal attention, as evidenced by 311 calls, with the most recent being a sewage backup incident in February 2023. There have been multiple instances of general cleaning needs addressed by the Department of Public Works in 2022 and 2023, as well as several parking enforcement actions. Historical complaints from 2001 and 2009 related to fire safety and infrastructure concerns were resolved, including issues with combustible storage, smoke detectors, and a retaining wall that was reported as leaning towards a neighboring property. The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to compliance requirements, though the pattern of periodic fire safety complaints suggests ongoing monitoring of building systems and safety equipment continues to be necessary.

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Risk rating

How 418 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
89th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 190 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
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 permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

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 82.8%
Moderate concern 13.1%
Severe concern 4.1%
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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418 8Th Ave event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit Jun 28
Remove and replace 12- front windows and 12-back windows. like for like.
$35,000 · Complete

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