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1388 8Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1762024 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 1388 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 area2,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1762024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Brogna Kapulica Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Michael Kapulica & C Elizab 526 Alvarado St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
040898

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1388 8th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1912, currently owned by Brogna Kapulica Lvg Tr. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, with the most recent major work being a sewer lateral replacement completed in May 2023, and a complete reroofing project in June 2020 that involved installing new modified bitumen rubber roofing material at a cost of $9,000. Other notable improvements include a kitchen renovation and bathroom upgrade in 2002, and a non-structural seismic improvement completed in 1990 that included anchor bolt installation.

The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep, though there have been some quality-of-life issues in the immediate vicinity. In 2015, there were three documented sewage-related incidents (including backups and vent issues) that required PUC Sewer Operations intervention, with all cases being resolved. More recently, there have been several parking-related complaints near the property, including two citations for driveway blocking in April 2018. The building has also experienced some external graffiti incidents between 2018 and 2019, though these were not directly on the building itself and were addressed by city services. The property's permit history shows responsible maintenance practices, including addressing roof issues in 2020 and sewer infrastructure in 2023, suggesting ongoing attention to building systems.

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Risk rating

How 1388 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
81th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 284 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 85.2%
Moderate concern 11.8%
Severe concern 3.1%
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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The story over time

1388 8Th Ave event timeline

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

2023
Plumbing Permit May 09
Work category: 1p; sewer lateral replacement
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