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1442-1444 8Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1846036A 2 units · 2 fl · 1906

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 1442-1444 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 1906
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 built1906
Total area1,900 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1846036A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Bosher Duncan
Mailing address
1442 8th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
080801

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1444 08th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1442 08th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

This two-unit multi-family residential building, located in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood at 1442-1444 8th Avenue, was constructed in 1906 and is currently owned by Duncan Bosher. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent notable updates including a 2021 electrical service upgrade that added 200-amp and 70-amp services to the two units and main house. Other improvements include a complete reroofing project in 2015 costing $7,800, and a significant window renovation in 2003 involving the replacement of sashes in 12 double-hung windows.

The building has experienced some compliance issues in its history, most notably in 2007 when there were complaints about an unauthorized business operating at ground level, which was resolved by December 2007. Two building permits from 1983 related to stair replacement and compliance adjustments either expired or were disapproved. The property has generated multiple parking-related complaints in recent years, particularly regarding blocked driveways, with several citations issued between 2018 and 2024. A notable cluster of parking violations occurred in late 2023 through 2024, including a citation for blocking the driveway in October 2023, though some complaints were resolved without action due to procedural requirements. There were also two reported instances of garbage and debris issues in 2023-2024, one of which was resolved, while another in 2021 was addressed by Recology.

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Risk rating

How 1442-1444 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

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 82.1%
Moderate concern 12.6%
Severe concern 5.2%
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

1442-1444 8Th Ave event timeline

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

2021
Electrical Permit Feb 26
Main service upgrade 200 amp 70 amp for 1442 and 70 amp for 1444 and 60 amp for main house.
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