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1324 8Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1762041 6 units · 3 fl · 1971

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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 1324 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 1971
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.

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 1971
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1971
Total area5,589 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1762041
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Jacqueline Lam 2191 Market St Ste A San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
October 26, 2018

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Initial analysis

The 2-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building at 1324 8th Avenue in the Inner Sunset, constructed in 1971 and owned by 1324 8th LLC, has undergone significant renovations and safety upgrades in recent years. Most notably, in 2019, the property underwent a major transformation with the conversion of the existing garage into two additional dwelling units (ADUs), bringing the total unit count to six. This project included comprehensive fire safety improvements, such as the installation of a new fire sprinkler system throughout the first story, a sprinkler monitoring system, and a complete building-wide fire alarm system upgrade. The building also received a voluntary soft-story retrofit in 2019, seismic safety improvements, and various unit renovations including kitchen and bathroom upgrades.

Recent maintenance issues include a sewage back-up incident in September 2024 and multiple parking enforcement cases recorded between May and December 2024, suggesting ongoing challenges with parking management in the area. Historical violations primarily related to fire safety and security requirements were recorded in 2002 and 2010, but these were all properly abated. In 2019, there were multiple complaints regarding construction work being performed without visible permits, though these issues were subsequently addressed through proper permitting. The building's most recent major work includes hydronic heating system installation for the new units in 2020 and various electrical system upgrades. A single cooking fire incident with no civilian injuries was recorded, though the date is not specified in the available records.

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Risk rating

How 1324 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
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 27%
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

1324 8Th Ave event timeline

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

2020
Building Permit Aug 26
As built: upgrade existing fire alarm system for entire building per 2016 nfpa and eg-05. ref fire pa# 201912260703
$1 · Complete
Electrical PermitJul 08
Adding low frequency sounders and horn strobes

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