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654-658 8Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1637024 6 units · 3 fl · 1908

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 654-658 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 1908
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.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area6,990 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1637024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lorna May Choy Tr
Mailing address
681 5th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
022118

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658 08th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
654 08th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
656 08th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 654-658 8th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood, owned by Lorna May Choy Tr, has undergone several significant structural and safety improvements over the past decade. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $15,000, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Major foundation work was performed in 2010 using $168,309 in funds, including garage modifications and interior improvements with the relocation of water lines and water heaters, completed under separate plumbing and electrical permits. The property has maintained regular upkeep with documented improvements including kitchen cabinet replacements, bathroom vanity updates, bathroom modernization, re-roofing (2014), and stair lightwell siding repairs.

The building has experienced several compliance issues, notably in 2002 when multiple violations were recorded relating to fire safety and weather proofing, including problems with fire proofing materials, combustible storage, and stucco weatherization. These violations were all officially abated by December 2003. A complaint was filed in December 2016 regarding unauthorized work being performed without visible permits, though this matter was marked as not active. Routine housing inspections have been conducted consistently, with the most recent documented inspection occurring in 2010. While there have been multiple 311 calls related to parking issues around the building between 2017 and 2023, these are external matters not directly related to the building's condition or management. The only two fire-related incidents recorded were non-threatening events: a smoke detector activation and a malfunctioning alarm system, with no civilian injuries reported in either case.

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Risk rating

How 654-658 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
15th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1465 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
62%
No DBI
violation
38%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 54.2%
Moderate concern 24.6%
Severe concern 21.2%
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

654-658 8Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Jun 09
Upgrade (e) fire alarm system to non sprinkled bldg. to comply with sffc sec 1103.7.6.1 and current cbc/cfc 2025 & nfpa 72 2022 code requirements. install new facu with radio to monitor system. horn/strobes, detectors and pull stations in common areas and exists. install low frequency sounders in
$22,500 · Issued
Fire ComplaintMar 17
Alarm Systems

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