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1391 8Th Ave

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

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

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 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.

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
Romel 2400Vn Llc
Mailing address
A J Batt 400 S El Camino Real #760 San Mateo CA 94402
Last sale
112019

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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

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
2th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1463 are predicted to be safer.

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 severity forecast
No violation 11.4%
Moderate concern 76.3%
Severe concern 12.3%
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

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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