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1378 8Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1762027 6 units · 2 fl · 1964

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 1378 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 1964
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1964
Total area4,308 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1762027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Michael J Griffin Surv Trus
Mailing address
Daniel B Griffin Trustee 72 Country Club Dr San Francisco CA 94132
Last sale
042997

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Initial analysis

The two-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 1378 8th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset district, owned by the Michael J Griffin Surv Trus, has a documented history dating back to its construction in 1964. The property experienced a significant incident in 1992 when unit #6 suffered fire damage requiring repairs to both the unit and the roof, where seven rafters were cut by the fire department. In the early 2000s, the building underwent several improvements, including a kitchen remodel in unit #3 in 2004 (completed at a cost of $8,000) and electrical upgrades comprising five receptacles, four circuits, and one panel installation in the same year. More recently, in 2006, exterior work was completed including scaffolding installation, stucco removal, wood repairs, and new stucco application at the front of the building, with a documented cost of $12,600.

The property has undergone regular housing inspections, with a notable fire safety-related violation in December 2007 regarding the installation of directional signs, which was resolved by July 2009. A routine inspection conducted in 2001 also resulted in no active violations. The building's maintenance record shows attention to both preventative and reactive repairs, with all known permits marked as completed, suggesting proper adherence to building regulations following the improvements and repairs. While the 1992 fire incident remains the most significant event in the building's history, subsequent maintenance and improvements appear to have been properly managed through appropriate permitting processes.

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Risk rating

How 1378 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
40th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 896 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 36.9%
Moderate concern 16.6%
Severe concern 46.5%
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

1378 8Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Feb 02
Upgrade existing fire alarm system to comply with sffc section 1103.7.6.1 to meetn 75 df in all areas
$20,000 · Filed
Electrical PermitJan 17
Online electrical permit: 60 of buildings of 6 dwelling units or less. modification of an existing fire alarm system by upgrading the fire panel, update all existing devices to be compatible with new facp and provide low frequency sounders in all sleeping areas to meet

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