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679-681 8Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1636004E 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 679-681 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 area3,350 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1636004E
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lee Family 2007 Tr
Mailing address
Donald F & Rita F Lee, Trus 681 8Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
052003

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681 08th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
679 08th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The Lee Family 2007 Trust owns this two-unit multi-family residential building located at 679-681 8th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood. This two-story flats and duplex structure, dating back to 1921, has undergone several notable improvements over the past few decades. The most recent recorded permit activity was in 2011 for street space use, which had an associated minimal cost of $1. Prior to that, a significant reroofing project was permitted in 1996, though records indicate this permit ultimately expired. More substantial renovations occurred in the mid-1990s, including a completed kitchen and bathroom remodeling project in 1995 that involved the replacement of cabinets and countertops. The building's exterior received attention in 1990 with the installation of a wedge and replacement of stucco, a project that was successfully completed. While the building has a history of maintenance and improvements, it's worth noting that there have been no recorded building permits in the past decade or more, which may suggest either limited recent modifications or potential gaps in permit record updates.

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Risk rating

How 679-681 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
63th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 638 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.

Building age

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 80.1%
Moderate concern 14.0%
Severe concern 5.9%
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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