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712-714 8Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1650033 2 units · 2 fl · 1945

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 712-714 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 1945
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 built1945
Total area3,949 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1650033
Ownership

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

Owner name
Steven & Lu Tong 2005 Trust
Mailing address
Tong Steven H Y & Lu Truste 712-714 8Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
092314

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712 08th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
714 08th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 712-714 8th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1945, currently owned by Steven & Lu Tong 2005 Trust. The most significant recent improvement to the property was a substantial horizontal rear addition completed in 2009-2012, featuring three stories of new living space including a family room, three bedrooms, three bathrooms, two offices, a study room, and a playroom, along with corresponding electrical and plumbing upgrades. Prior to this major renovation, the building underwent smaller-scale improvements including the replacement of backyard stairs in 2008 and the installation of aluminum windows in 1984.

The property has experienced some recent maintenance and accessibility issues, with multiple reports of overflowing city garbage cans between May and September 2022, though these incidents were generally resolved through municipal pickup services. There was a recent incident of offensive graffiti reported in June 2023, which was closed due to lack of response from the Department of Public Works after one month. The building has also been subject to parking-related complaints, including instances of sidewalk parking in 2019 and December 2022, though in both cases enforcement officers were unable to validate the reported violations. While the property has required occasional attention to public space maintenance, most of these issues have been resolved through standard municipal response channels and do not appear to reflect ongoing concerns about the building's internal conditions or management.

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Risk rating

How 712-714 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
81th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 327 are predicted to be safer.

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

What's driving this score

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.0%
Moderate concern 12.3%
Severe concern 6.7%
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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