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537 8th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

1
Complaints
0
Fire Incidents
21
311 Calls
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

57
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 57% chance of no major maintenance issues.
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The two-family residential building at 537 8th Avenue in the Inner Richmond neighborhood, owned by Jung Kwok Yan & Zhi Wen Che, was constructed in 1986 following demolition permits issued in 1985. The property underwent significant renovations in early 2021, with Unit 2 receiving comprehensive bathroom remodels including new tiles, fixtures, tubs, and toilets, with associated plumbing and electrical work completed under proper permits totaling approximately $20,000.

However, these renovations prompted a building complaint filed on January 6, 2021, regarding unauthorized construction work and excessive noise, which remains active in the Building Inspection Division's records as of May 2021. The building's recent history shows consistent parking enforcement issues, particularly involving a white Toyota vehicle, with three documented violations between October 2023 and June 2024, including one citation issued.

The property has experienced some maintenance issues, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding garbage and debris cleanup between 2021 and 2024. While most of these cases were resolved through proper channels, including Recology and DPW street cleaning services, they indicate periodic waste management concerns in the area. The building's plumbing, electrical, and general maintenance permits show regular upkeep of the property, though the active building complaint from early 2021 regarding construction noise and unauthorized work warrants noting, even though associated permits have since been obtained and completed.

Last updated: January 17, 2025
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Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Inner Richmond.

Building Characteristics

Total units 2
Year built 1986
Total area 4137 sq ft
Floors 2
Tax Abatements Home Owners
Building Class F - Flats & Duplex
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Key Building Statistics

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Building Complaints
Number of complaints filed with the Department of Building Inspection in the last 7 years.
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Code Violations
Building code violations issued by DBI in the last 7 years.
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Fire Incidents
Total number of fire incidents reported at this building.
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DBI Director Hearings
Number of Director's Hearings held by DBI in the last 7 years.
21
311 Calls
Number of 311 calls for this building.
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Fire Injuries
Number of fire injuries reported by SFFD.
1
Building Permits
Number of building permits issued by DBI.

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537 8th Ave Landlord Information

Ownership Data

Ownership data from the Secured Roll (property tax) provided by the SF Assessor-Recorder.

NameAddress
Jung Kwok Yan & Zhi Wen Che710 Silliman St San Francisco CA 94134

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537 8th Ave Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built after 1979
Units
More than 1 unit
Rent Board Registration
Not applicable
Additional Info
N/A
Year BuiltUnitsRent Board RegistrationAdditional Info
After 1979 >1 unit N/A N/A

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311 Housing Complaints

The table below shows the 311 housing complaints received regarding the conditions at 537 8th Ave, as well as requests for service nearby.

OpenedCategoryResponsible AgencyRequest TypeRequest DetailsStatus
2025-05-27 10:46:19+00:00 Street and Sidewalk Cleaning Recology - Abandonedgarbage_and_debrisfurniture Closed
2025-05-26 06:51:12+00:00 Parking Enforcement MTA - Parking Enforcement Dispatchparking_on_sidewalkNone Closed
2025-05-25 16:27:15+00:00 Parking Enforcement MTA - Parking Enforcement Dispatchblocking_driveway_cite_onlyNone Closed
2025-02-15 16:22:12+00:00 Parking Enforcement MTA - Parking Enforcement Dispatchparking_on_sidewalkNone Closed
2025-02-15 13:25:14+00:00 Parking Enforcement MTA - Parking Enforcement Dispatchblocking_driveway_cite_onlyNone Closed
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DBI Complaints

Complaints received by the Department of Building Inspection.

Date FiledDate AbatedAssigned DivisionComplaint DescriptionStatusLink
2021-01-06 00:00:00+00:002025-04-07 00:00:00+00:00Building Inspection DivisionDate last observed: 05-jan-21; time last observed: 11:00am - 4:30pm (continuous/o; identity of person performing the work: license plate of truck blockin; floor: 2nd (based; unit: unknown; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work w/o permit; electrical work being performed w/o permit; ; additional information: they are causing very very loud noise all day from construction, and it is very disruptive to my entire building and other neighbors (i can provide video/audio clips).; Not Active View on DBI
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DBI Violations

Building code violations records.

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Fire Violations

Fire code violations recorded by the San Francisco Fire Department.

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Fire Incidents

Historical fire incident records for the property.

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Building Permits

Permit records for 537 8th Ave.

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Electrical Permits

Electrical system permits for the building.

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Plumbing Permits

Plumbing system permits for the building.

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Planning Records

Planning records for the property.

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Tenant Buyouts

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