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1391 8Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1763019B 18 units · 4 fl · 1923

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high 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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1391 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
18 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 1923
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
Units18
Floors4
Year built1923
Total area13,615 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1763019B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
A J Batt 400 S El Camino Real #760 San Mateo CA 94402
Last sale
September 01, 2015

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Initial analysis

This four-story, 18-unit multi-family residential building located at 1391 8th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood was built in 1923 and has undergone significant modifications and improvements over the past decade. Most notably, the building completed a soft-story retrofit (Tier 2) and added five ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) in 2018, converting the existing garage space. The building has undergone several fire safety improvements, including the installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system ($46,460 in 2018), new fire alarm systems, and various sprinkler head installations in recent years.

The property faced several maintenance and compliance issues in 2017-2019, including violations related to weatherproofing, fire safety, interior maintenance, and rodent infestation, all of which were officially abated by March 2019. A complaint filed in 2019 regarding unauthorized changes to unit configurations was marked as active as of October 2023. The building has experienced multiple fire alarm activations over the years, though all were either unintentional or due to malfunction, with no civilian injuries reported. Recent permits in 2019-2023 indicate ongoing infrastructure maintenance, including gas line improvements and various plumbing and electrical upgrades. The property has maintained compliance with most safety requirements, though there are some expired permits and one active building complaint regarding unit modifications that warrant attention.

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Risk rating

How 1391 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
2ndpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1463 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
22%
No DBI
violation
78%
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.

Building size

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

Number of units

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 78%
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

1391 8Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 14
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage
DBI ComplaintMar 04
No violations; affidavits received.

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