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1576-1578 8Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1853011 2 units · 3 fl · 1915

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 1576-1578 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 1915
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
Floors3
Year built1915
Total area2,778 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1853011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Adam & Lillian Archer Revoc
Mailing address
Archer Adam & Lillian, Ttee 1578 8Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
082918

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1578 08th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1576 08th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

This three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building located at 1576-1578 8th Avenue in the Inner Sunset was built in 1915 and has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the past decades. The property saw a major transformation between 2016-2018, when the garage space was converted into a second dwelling unit (studio) in 2016, followed by the installation of 14 front windows in 2018, the latter of which initially occurred without proper permits and resulted in a Notice of Violation (NOV) that was eventually resolved with proper permitting and installation of aluminum clad wood windows replicating the original style. Significant infrastructure upgrades include a solar panel installation with battery backup system in 2019 (7.4 kW system), complete electrical system upgrades including a 200-amp service installation in 2015, and various plumbing improvements including new DWV systems and water heater installation in 2017.

The building's maintenance record shows attention to basic upkeep, with two complete reroofing projects (one in 2008 and another in 2015), and the replacement of various fixtures. A few minor concerns have been noted over the years, including a fire complaint in 2007 regarding blocked exits which was found to have no merit, and two infrastructure-related complaints in 2021 and 2013 regarding overgrown trees and pavement defects outside the building, though these were municipal issues not directly related to the building itself. The property was converted from a single-family home to a two-family dwelling, meeting all necessary planning code requirements including density, open space access, and rear yard exposure regulations.

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Risk rating

How 1576-1578 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
79th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 314 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

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 84.5%
Moderate concern 11.6%
Severe concern 3.9%
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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1576-1578 8Th Ave event timeline

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

2022
Building Permit Jun 22
To obtain a final inspection for work approved under pa 201805088507. all work is complete.
$1 · Issued

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