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1351 8Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1763011 2 units · 2 fl · 1923

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 1351 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 1923
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 built1923
Total area2,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1763011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Michael Harrington Lvg Trus
Mailing address
Michael Harrington, Trustee 1351 8Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
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Initial analysis

This two-unit residential building, located at 1351 8th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood, was constructed in 1923 and features two stories. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and safety-related improvements over the past few decades, including a roofing replacement in 2018 costing $12,000, and most recently, in February 2023, repairs were made to address water intrusion through damaged siding, with the work completed at a cost of $1,500. Earlier maintenance records show a 1995 reroofing project and the installation of a stairway lift in 1984, though the lift permit has since expired.

The building's immediate vicinity has experienced various maintenance and enforcement issues in recent years, with a notable concentration of parking violations. Between 2023 and 2024, there were multiple instances of vehicles parking on the sidewalk, with at least one citation issued (for a blue VW in March 2024) and several cases where officers were unable to locate the offending vehicles. The property has also faced some infrastructure challenges, including a sewage discharge incident in November 2024 and garbage debris concerns in August 2024. Additionally, there was a sidewalk defect reported in June 2024 involving a lifted section that required restoration work, which was related to a utility pole replacement. The building's recent maintenance history shows regular upkeep of critical systems, though the concentration of parking violations and sidewalk maintenance issues in the surrounding area may affect resident experience.

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Risk rating

How 1351 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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Neighborhood location

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 82.5%
Moderate concern 13.8%
Severe concern 3.7%
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

1351 8Th Ave event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit Feb 27
Replacement in kind of damaged siding to prevent water intrusion. no siding is street facing or street visible.
$1,500 · Complete

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