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574-576 8Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1550032 2 units · 3 fl · 1906

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 574-576 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 1906
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
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area4,193 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1550032
Ownership

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

Owner name
Xu Lijuan
Mailing address
Merchant Real Estate, Inc. 520 21St Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
050115

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576 08th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
574 08th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 574-576 8th Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by Xu Lijuan, is a two-story flats and duplex structure constructed in 1906. The property has undergone several maintenance and improvement projects over the years, with the most recent significant work involving multiple window replacements in 2014, including an issued permit for street space usage and a previously withdrawn permit for front facade window updates. Earlier renovations included bathroom improvements completed in 1997, window replacements in 1998, and the construction of fire-rated walls in 1999 to separate a playroom. Historical maintenance records show attention to structural issues, including dry rot repairs and stucco work in 1991.

Of particular note is a recent tenant buyout at the address, which occurred in July 2022, involving a payment of $42,000 and affecting four tenants. The building has experienced recurring parking enforcement issues in 2024, with ten documented complaints about blocked driveways between June and August 2024, resulting in several citations being issued, though some cases could not be validated or resulted in unable-to-locate responses from officers.

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Risk rating

How 574-576 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
70th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 517 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Owner's portfolio size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 79.7%
Moderate concern 13.1%
Severe concern 7.1%
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

574-576 8Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 15
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJun 12
Blocking driveway cite only

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