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1231 8Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1742006 4 units · 2 fl · 1959

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 1231 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 1959
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.

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 1959
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1959
Total area3,386 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1742006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
325 Channing Ave #309 Palo Alto CA 94301
Last sale
092117

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Initial analysis

The property at 1231 8th Ave in the Inner Sunset is a two-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1959, containing 4 residential units and currently owned by 12318thave LLC. The building suffered significant fire damage in April 2005 when a neighboring building caught fire, resulting in extensive repairs throughout 2005-2006 including structural damage to walls, stairs, and water damage repairs. The renovation work, completed between 2005-2006, included kitchen and living room modifications in all four units, installation of new beams, appliances, washer/dryer units, and electrical updates, along with the addition of a 1-hour firewall in common areas.

More recent history shows the building has undergone several routine housing inspections between 1999-2010, all of which were completed without noted ongoing concerns. The property's maintenance record from 2021 to the present shows multiple reports of sidewalk cleaning needs, including instances of human/animal waste in 2022 and various garbage/debris issues throughout 2024. The most recent building permit activity was in 2010 for street space and sidewalk work. While the fire incident and subsequent repairs in 2005-2006 represent the most significant event in the building's recent history, there have been no major structural or safety concerns reported in the past decade, with most recent issues relating to street maintenance rather than building conditions. The property has required regular maintenance of overgrown trees in 2021, as addressed by the city's StreetTreeSF program.

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Risk rating

How 1231 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
35th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 970 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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)

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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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 42.4%
Moderate concern 19.4%
Severe concern 38.2%
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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