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616-618 8Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1637031 2 units · 2 fl · 1911

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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 616-618 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 1911
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.

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 1911
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1911
Total area3,048 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1637031
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Foon C & May H Lee, Trustee 622 8Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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618 08th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
616 08th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 616-618 8th Avenue in the Inner Richmond is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1911 and currently owned by the Foon & May Lee Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent being a $10,000 fiber cement siding replacement at the rear of the building completed in September 2022. In 2012, the building underwent a notable interior renovation that included converting a storage room into an entertainment room with a half bathroom on the first floor, a project that involved both plumbing and electrical work totaling approximately $12,000. Older improvements include a 1989 siding replacement project (lower front brick wall), 1985 window installations, and exterior maintenance work in 2005-2010 including sidewalk repairs.

Recent activity at the property has primarily involved external maintenance issues, with several 311 calls between 2018-2024 mostly related to street cleaning matters and parking violations. The most recent incidents include garbage and debris issues in June 2024 and multiple reports of sidewalk parking between 2021-2024, though officers were often unable to locate the offending vehicles. The property has also experienced periodic sidewalk maintenance needs, as evidenced by the multiple street cleaning calls in 2018-2024, including reports of hazardous materials, graffiti, and illegal postings, though in most cases these issues were promptly resolved. The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep and improvements, particularly in recent years, though the frequency of external maintenance issues suggests ongoing attention may be required for these matters.

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Risk rating

How 616-618 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
83rdpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 293 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

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Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 11%
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

616-618 8Th Ave event timeline

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2022
Building Permit Sep 29
Replace siding (fiber cement siding) in kind at rear of building approx 450 sq ft.
$10,000 · Complete

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