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1219 8Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1742002 6 units · 2 fl · 1965

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 Sunset
At or below average
avg 1.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1219 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 1965
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
Floors2
Year built1965
Total area4,490 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1742002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ing Donna Won
Mailing address
1249 Apple Valley Rd Ne Brookhaven GA 30319
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The six-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 1219 8th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood was built in 1965 and is currently owned by Donna Won Ing. The property has undergone several significant improvements and faced various challenges over the years, with the most critical being a comprehensive soft-story retrofit completed in 2020 (at a cost of $98,000) to comply with seismic safety requirements, achieving Tier 3 status with CFC issued. In 2018, there was a complaint regarding restaurant fumes disturbing tenants, and from 2008, the building faced multiple violations including mold/mildew issues, ventilation problems, water damage, and fire safety concerns, all of which were resolved by June 2009.

Recent improvements to the building include the installation of new vinyl double-pane windows in Unit 3 in 2022 (cost: $3,800), though there was a fire alarm system violation issued in August 2020 that has since been abated. The building has undergone regular maintenance and improvements, including the replacement of skylights in 2009 and exterior stucco work. Various minor issues have been documented through 311 calls, including graffiti removal in 2017-2019 and a sign repair in 2023, as well as a parking enforcement matter in 2021. The building's history shows a pattern of addressing violations and making necessary upgrades, with particular attention paid to seismic safety through the soft-story retrofit program.

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Risk rating

How 1219 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
41th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 881 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Building size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 59.8%
Moderate concern 12.5%
Severe concern 27.7%
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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The story over time

1219 8Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Nov 26
Interior garage level framing alternations per structural plans. remove wall sections, install psl beam, psl posts, blocking and anchorage. all work interior to support new electrical service infrastructure. electrical work under separate permit
$18,000 · Issued
Electrical PermitFeb 21
Replacing old electrical service equipment with new service equipment

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