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1247-1249 8Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1742009 3 units · 2 fl · 1990

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 1247-1249 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 1990
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1990
Total area3,395 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1742009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Abcs Llc
Mailing address
Roger Chang 5942 Edinger Ave Ste 113-17 Huntington Beach CA 92649
Last sale
050500

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1247 08th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1249 08th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

This 3-unit multi-family residential building, located at 1247-1249 8th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood, was constructed in 1990 with two stories and is currently owned by Abcs Llc. The property has a documented history of maintenance and compliance issues, with significant attention required to the back stairs, deck, and fire safety systems over the years. Notable permitted work includes a 2010 waterproofing project on the third-floor rear deck and a 2009 repair of back stairs, while earlier work from 1994 addressed dryrot issues involving stairs, stucco, and paint. A routine housing inspection in 2002 revealed multiple violations requiring attention to back stairs, deck boards, garage fire safety, and security glazing, all of which were subsequently abated by September 2002.

The building's history includes several inspections and complaints regarding potential illegal unit conversions, with an active investigation from 1995 claiming unauthorized conversion of three units into five apartments. More recent activity includes routine inspections in 1999, 2002, and 2010, with a 2010 complaint about possible illegal ground floor units that was quickly closed. The property has experienced some maintenance and safety issues in recent years, as evidenced by a 2024 graffiti incident and a 2023 driveway blocking complaint, both of which were resolved through standard municipal processes. While most historical violations have been addressed, the active complaint regarding unit conversion remains notable in the building's history.

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Risk rating

How 1247-1249 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
46th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 806 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 70.1%
Moderate concern 19.0%
Severe concern 10.9%
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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1247-1249 8Th Ave event timeline

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2024
311 Request Mar 06
Graffiti on building commercial
Building commercial - Offensive

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