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771 8Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1651014 2 units · 1 fl · 1936

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 771 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 1936
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
Floors1
Year built1936
Total area2,052 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1651014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mei Shu Yan
Mailing address
771 8th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
031920

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Initial analysis

The property at 771 8th Avenue is a one-story, two-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood, constructed in 1936 and currently owned by Mei Shu Yan. The building has undergone significant renovations and infrastructure improvements over the past decade, including substantial work in 2018-2019 involving electrical upgrades with the installation of a new 200-amp service with two meters and two sub-panels, comprehensive plumbing work including kitchen and bathroom remodels, and various other improvements totaling over $128,000 in permitted work. The renovation history shows considerable updating of both units' facilities, including kitchen and bathroom remodels on both floors, with the ground floor receiving particular attention to bedrooms and bathrooms in 2017.

The building's maintenance and safety record shows regular upkeep, though there is a notable pattern of recent issues with garbage management in the vicinity, with ten documented incidents of overflowing city garbage cans between November 2024 and January 2025. The property has experienced several fire safety-related incidents, primarily involving smoke scares, false alarms, and system activations, though none resulted in injuries or actual fires. A passenger evacuation from a stalled elevator and an assistance call for an invalid were also recorded, indicating some building system challenges, though these incidents were non-life-threatening. The extensive renovation work, particularly the electrical and plumbing upgrades, suggests significant investment in improving building systems and infrastructure, while the recent garbage management issues appear to be more related to street-level operations than building maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 771 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
80th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 345 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

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 82.8%
Moderate concern 12.0%
Severe concern 5.2%
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

771 8Th Ave event timeline

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

2020
Electrical Permit Mar 10
Renew permit # ew201810236532 for final.
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