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1270-1272 8Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1743030 3 units · 3 fl · 1912

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Sunset — not a forecast
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 1270-1272 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
3 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 1912
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1912
Total area3,090 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1743030
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Gelfand Lisa Trustee 121 Hugo St San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale

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1270 08th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1272 08th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1270-1272 8th Avenue is a three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood. Built in 1912 and classified as Flats & Duplex, the building is currently under the ownership of the Lisa Gelfand Revocable Trust. The building has undergone several maintenance and improvement projects over the years, with records showing a roof replacement in 1996, interior renovations including skylight installation in 1992, siding repairs in 1986, and a cancelled foundation jacking project in 1986 that was estimated to cost $15,000.

The building has been subject to two routine Housing Inspection Services complaints that revealed multiple safety and maintenance issues requiring attention. The first inspection in 2003 noted several fire safety concerns, including the need for fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and emergency exit maintenance, all of which were abated by May 14, 2003. A subsequent inspection in 2010 identified additional requirements for exit signs, smoke detectors, garage ventilation, and security improvements, which were also resolved by August 9, 2010. The most recent building activity includes several 311 calls in 2023-2024 primarily related to parking issues, with multiple reports of blocked driveways and two instances of street cleaning requests regarding waste removal. While many of these recent complaints were addressed and closed, one report from January 2024 regarding human or animal waste remains open.

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Risk rating

How 1270-1272 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
38thpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 926 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 26%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1270-1272 8Th Ave event timeline

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2026
Planning Record Jul 13
Alterations and addition to unit 1270 and 1272 8th Ave, including replacing rear wall and windows and new balcony for 1272 and new room and alterations to ground floor space to increase size of 1270. Interior alterations to 1270 include modernizing the kitchen and bathroom and adding a new full bath. A new interior stair will connect the room downstairs with 1270.
Closed - Informational
Plumbing PermitMay 15
Install (3) electric heat pump water heaters.

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