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550 8Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1550038 2 units · 2 fl · 1989

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 550 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 1989
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1989
Total area3,514 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1550038
Ownership

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

Owner name
Yan Dot Sun & Siu Wah Revoc
Mailing address
Yan Dot S & Siu Wah 550 8Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
021214

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

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 550 8th Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by Yan Dot Sun & Siu Wah Revoc, was constructed in 1989 following the demolition of a single-family home in March 1987. This two-story multi-family dwelling underwent significant renovations in 2012 after experiencing fire damage that September, which required the removal of drywall in various areas including the living room, dining room, entry, two bathrooms, and garage. The subsequent permits from late 2012 indicate substantial improvements were made, including converting two storage spaces into bedrooms on the first floor, remodeling kitchens and bathrooms in both units, updating electrical systems throughout, replacing windows and skylights, and addressing various fire damage repairs. The building received appropriate plumbing and electrical permits for these modifications, all of which have been marked as complete.

The property has experienced minimal issues in recent years, with only minor incidents recorded through 311 calls, including graffiti on signs in 2017, street cleaning matters in 2023, and one case of graffiti on a pole in 2013. The building's records show proper maintenance of permits and resolutions to all reported issues, with no recorded complaints regarding building safety or habitability since the 2012 renovations. The property's planning records confirm the establishment of the residence in 1989, with no outstanding permits or violations currently on file.

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Risk rating

How 550 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
88th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 207 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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

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 83.5%
Moderate concern 11.7%
Severe concern 4.8%
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

550 8Th Ave event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Jul 09
General cleaning
Other Loose Garbage

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