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1491 8Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1845018 5 units · 2 fl · 1972

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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 1491 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 1972
2 or more units
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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 1972
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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1972
Total area4,748 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1845018
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Gang Zhou & Jun Zheng, Trus 6 San Pablo Ave San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
July 16, 2010

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Initial analysis

The 5-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1491 8th Avenue in the Inner Sunset, owned by Zhou & Zheng Family Trust, was constructed in 1972 and has undergone several significant maintenance and compliance events over its history. Most recently, the building underwent a reroofing project completed in 2020 at a cost of $16,000. The property faced multiple compliance issues regarding the Soft Story Retrofit Program, with violations filed in 2014 and 2017 for not submitting required documentation, though these were subsequently resolved. A concerning plumbing and fire safety issue was documented in 2013, noting unauthorized gas line installations penetrating fire-rated walls, though this was abated by March 2017.

The building has a history of various violations and complaints, particularly in the early 2000s. A 2002 routine inspection revealed multiple fire safety concerns, including the storage of combustible materials in the garage and uncharged fire extinguishers, though these were resolved by May 2002. In 2011-2012, the property underwent unpermitted bathroom and kitchen remodeling work that raised safety concerns, including inadequate ventilation and dust control during countertop work in enclosed common areas. Security issues were noted in 2011 with reports of an insecure front door and vehicle vandalism. The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to major systems, including reroofing work in 1997 and 2020. Recent 311 calls from 2024 indicate ongoing parking challenges in the area, with multiple complaints about driveway blocking and sidewalk parking, though these are external to the building itself. The property has received routine housing inspections over the years, including records from 1999, 2002, 2010, and 2011, which have all been marked as resolved. Two planning records indicate the legalization of the 5th unit and variances granted for density, usable open space, and lot coverage issues.

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Risk rating

How 1491 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
37thpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 941 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.

Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

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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1491 8Th Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 28
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJul 16
Blocking driveway cite only

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