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508 Cabrillo St

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1638018 4 units · 2 fl · 1909

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
Above average
avg 0.9
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 508 Cabrillo St 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 1909
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1909
Total area3,720 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1638018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kirk Yang Revoc Trust
Mailing address
Kimba Chiu,prime M Properti 950 Taraval St San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
061213

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The 2-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building at 508 Cabrillo Street in the Inner Richmond, built in 1909 and currently owned by the Kirk Yang Revoc Trust, has experienced several significant events impacting resident safety and building integrity. The most recent and serious incident occurred in February 2024 when a vehicle collided with the building, causing damage to a structural wall at the south side, with repairs expected to involve brick facade restoration ($5,000 permit approved July 2024). The building suffered a major fire incident in May 2012 that required extensive repairs to unit #8, including electrical rewiring, window replacement, and various structural repairs ($50,000 permit). The property has undergone several important upgrades, including a comprehensive window replacement project in 2012 ($15,000 permit) and multiple heating system improvements, most recently a gas wall heater replacement in 2021.

Recent concerns include a 2023 complaint regarding unsafe lead paint practices during renovations and multiple 311 calls between 2023-2024 regarding sidewalk maintenance and debris, though these generally relate to external conditions rather than building safety. Historical records show the building faced several code violations in 2002, primarily related to fire safety and security requirements, though these were all abated by October 2002. The building's maintenance history includes various plumbing and electrical upgrades, including repairs to the electrical box in 2019 and multiple heating system replacements in unit #8 between 2012-2021. While the property has experienced significant events affecting both safety and habitability, particularly during the 2012 fire incident, recent years have shown more routine maintenance issues rather than major safety concerns, with the current vehicle collision damage being the most serious recent incident.

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Risk rating

How 508 Cabrillo St'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
11th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1533 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
57%
No DBI
violation
43%
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.

Number of units

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 39.5%
Moderate concern 41.4%
Severe concern 19.1%
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

508 Cabrillo St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 31
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestMar 04
Overgrown tree

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