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1214-1216 8Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1743044 2 units · 2 fl · 1916

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 1214-1216 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 1916
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 built1916
Total area2,432 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1743044
Ownership

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

Owner name
Galvin Eugene & Helen
Mailing address
132 27th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
020314

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1216 08th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1214 08th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1214-1216 8th Avenue, located in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood, is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1916 and currently owned by Eugene & Helen Galvin. The building has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the past decade, with the most recent work being the installation of new furnaces in February 2023. In 2012, substantial work was performed including termite repairs, window replacements, kitchen renovations, and reroofing, with particular attention to compliance with building codes following a violation related to unauthorized window replacements. The windows were successfully replaced with wood-clad windows, and the property underwent a significant electrical upgrade in 2004 including a 200-amp service installation and new subpanels.

The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep including the installation of gas fireplaces in 2013 and various plumbing improvements, though a furnace change-out permit from 2023 has expired. Recently, there has been a pattern of parking enforcement issues near the property, with multiple citations issued between October 2024 and January 2025 for driveway blocking violations, though several cases could not be validated upon inspection. The property appears to be maintained in accordance with building codes, with no active violations on record, and has undergone various improvements to enhance resident comfort and safety over the years.

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Risk rating

How 1214-1216 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
62th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 567 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building age

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

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 80.7%
Moderate concern 14.3%
Severe concern 5.0%
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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1214-1216 8Th Ave event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2026
311 Request Jun 18
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMar 28
Blocking driveway cite only

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