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1230-1232 8Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1743040 2 units · 2 fl · 1924

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 1230-1232 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 1924
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 built1924
Total area1,745 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1743040
Ownership

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

Owner name
Thomas R & Michele P Courtn
Mailing address
Courtney Thomas R & Courtne 1232 8Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
092394

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1230 08th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1232 08th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1230-1232 8th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1924, currently owned by Thomas R & Michele P Courtn. The building's permit history shows several improvements over the years, including the installation of water service in 2011, window and door replacements in 2000, concrete modifications in the backyard in 2003, and a completed electrical work project in 1989. An expired roofing permit from 1996 is also on record.

The property has experienced multiple tree-related issues in recent years, particularly between 2021 and 2022, with several reports of trees causing property damage, including lifted sidewalk issues and vandalism. More recently, there have been persistent parking enforcement matters, with four documented cases of driveway blocking between 2022 and 2023, though all were resolved through official intervention. A notable noise complaint regarding a major event venue was recorded in August 2024. The building's safety record shows only one fire-related incident, which was a smoke detector activation with no fire or injuries involved. While the property has had its share of maintenance and enforcement issues, particularly regarding tree management and parking, there have been no serious safety incidents recorded in recent years, and historical permits indicate regular upkeep of building systems and infrastructure.

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Risk rating

How 1230-1232 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
73th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 403 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.6%
Moderate concern 13.0%
Severe concern 5.4%
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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