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1235-1237 8Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1742007 2 units · 2 fl · 1912

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 1235-1237 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 1912
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 built1912
Total area3,180 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1742007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sherman Krishna
Mailing address
1237 8th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
040104

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1235 08th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1237 08th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1237 A 08th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1235-1237 8th Avenue in the Inner Sunset is a 2-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1912, currently owned by Sherman Krishna. The building has undergone several significant modifications over recent years, with the most substantial work focused on adding and legalizing an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) on the first floor. In late 2024, permits were filed for ADU modifications including interior remodeling, bathroom and kitchen upgrades, HVAC improvements, and the construction of a new rear deck and stairs, though earlier attempts in May 2024 to establish the ADU permit were canceled. The building has seen various modernization efforts, including a 400-amp service upgrade in 2024, a complete rewiring of the kitchen and bathrooms in 2021, and multiple plumbing improvements including furnace replacement in 2018.

The property has a history of balcony and stair modifications, window replacements, and interior remodeling projects, including a significant renovation in 2020 valued at $80,000. There have been several attempts to legalize an unauthorized dwelling unit, with a notable withdrawal of a permit in July 2021 related to this matter, though subsequent approvals were eventually granted under the State ADU program. Recent maintenance records show routine updates to systems and fixtures throughout the building, including kitchen and bathroom remodels. The property has experienced some minor urban issues typical for the area, including occasional parking violations, garbage complaints, and maintenance of exterior spaces, though these have generally been resolved promptly and do not indicate any systemic building concerns.

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Risk rating

How 1235-1237 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
98th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 30 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
94%
No DBI
violation
6%
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.

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Property class: single-family home

Single-family homes (class A) have distinct violation and complaint patterns from multi-family buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 92.4%
Moderate concern 5.9%
Severe concern 1.7%
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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1235-1237 8Th Ave event timeline

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