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530 8Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1550043 6 units · 2 fl · 1963

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Richmond — not a forecast
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 530 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 1963
2 or more units
6 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1963
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors2
Year built1963
Total area4,336 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1550043
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Dolman Consulting Engineers 2595 Mission St Ste 200 San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
May 26, 2017

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 530 8th Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by 530 Eighth Avenue LLC, has undergone several significant improvements and repairs since its construction in 1963. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit program (Tier 3) in 2017-2019, which included both initial work valued at $72,000 and a subsequent revision, demonstrating compliance with earthquake safety requirements. Recent major improvements include the ongoing replacement of the fire alarm system in 2024 to meet current safety codes (cost: $35,429) and a bathroom remodel in Unit 1 (completed January 2024, cost: $28,192). The building has seen consistent maintenance and upgrades to individual units, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, heating system installations, and electrical upgrades, with the most recent work focusing on Unit 1 in 2024 and previous improvements in Units 6 (2018) and 3 (2017).

The property has a history of addressing various safety and maintenance issues, particularly during routine inspections in the early 2000s and 2010s, with violations related to fire safety, central alarm systems, and structural elements. These issues were generally resolved promptly, with most being abated within 30 days. A recent complaint filed in January 2024 regarding unauthorized work in the unit above the garage is currently active. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to both unit-specific and building-wide systems, including a reroofing project completed in 2023 (cost: $13,800) and various plumbing and electrical upgrades. While there have been multiple reports of parking violations (particularly concerning driveway blocking) in recent months, these are unrelated to building safety or maintenance concerns.

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Risk rating

How 530 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
33rdpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1154 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
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.

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 23%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

530 8Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Jul 01
Service upgrade
Issued
Electrical PermitMar 10
Online electrical permit: 60 of buildings of 6 dwelling units or less. to upgrade fire alarm system..

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