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578-580 8Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1550031 2 units · 2 fl · 1904

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
Above average
avg 0.9
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 578-580 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 1904
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 built1904
Total area2,950 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1550031
Ownership

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

Owner name
Yap Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Yap Angeline Ttee 578 8Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
122811

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578 08th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
580 08th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

This 1904 two-unit residential building located at 578-580 8th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood has undergone significant maintenance and improvements over the past several decades. The most recent work, completed in 2022-2023, included bathroom renovations in both units, with Unit 580 receiving a shower installation and other updates. The property has seen substantial infrastructure upgrades, including the installation of high-efficiency furnaces in both units and attic insulation in 2013, and previously underwent kitchen and bathroom renovations in 2011, though these were initially done without proper permits, leading to violations that were subsequently resolved. Other notable historical improvements include a complete reroofing in 2004, and repairs to exterior dry rot on the rear staircase in 2009.

The building has experienced some maintenance challenges that required official interventions, most notably a water intrusion issue in 2020 that affected interior walls and ceilings, and a construction-related incident in 2016 that caused temporary utility disruptions. The property has also had multiple permit-related matters, including a 2011 violation for unpermitted kitchen and bathroom remodeling, though these issues were eventually resolved through proper permitting and inspections. Recent years have shown active property maintenance, with proper permitting processes being followed for most improvements. The building's exterior areas have experienced typical urban issues requiring municipal attention, including sidewalk defects and tree maintenance matters, which were addressed through regular city channels.

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Risk rating

How 578-580 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
42th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 999 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building age

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 68.9%
Moderate concern 24.6%
Severe concern 6.5%
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

578-580 8Th Ave event timeline

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

2023
Plumbing Permit Jun 13
Work category: 1p; bathroom remodel with new fixtures in existing locations. new concealed shower valve. new shower pan.
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