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619-621 8Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1636001H 2 units · 2 fl · 1921

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 619-621 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 1921
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 built1921
Total area3,600 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1636001H
Ownership

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

Owner name
Tom Family Trust
Mailing address
Henry L & Elsie M Tom 638 19Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
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621 08th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
619 08th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The Tom Family Trust-owned duplex at 619-621 8th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond district is a two-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1921. The building's documented history shows several notable maintenance and improvement projects, with the most significant recent update being a bathroom remodeling project completed in 2013, which included the installation of a new tub, water valve, acrylic walls, and vanity cabinet, with associated plumbing and electrical work. While the original permits for this work (PP20130116495 and E201301167822) expired, both were successfully renewed in 2016 (PP20160811986 and E201608118921) and completed. The property has had minimal structural issues, with only one reported sidewalk defect in 2012 involving a lifted section, and a sidewalk repair permit issued in 2004.

The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep of essential systems, including the installation of a door opener in 2003. The property's most recent incidents have been primarily related to parking issues, with several complaints about abandoned vehicles and illegal parking between 2012 and 2023, though these are external matters not directly affecting the building's condition. The most recent parking enforcement action occurred in September 2023, when a vehicle blocking the driveway was cited. While the building's permit history indicates regular maintenance and updates, there are no recorded safety violations or major structural issues on file, and the property's age-appropriate improvements suggest routine upkeep by the current ownership.

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Risk rating

How 619-621 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
74th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 448 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

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building age

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

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 82.0%
Moderate concern 14.2%
Severe concern 3.8%
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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619-621 8Th Ave event timeline

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2025
Building Permit Apr 01
Replace siding at rear of building approx 725 sq ft.
$20,000 · Complete

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