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1535-1539 8Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1854006 2 units · 2 fl · 1991

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 1535-1539 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 1991
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1991
Total area4,356 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1854006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hui Barry & Willy & Connie
Mailing address
1535 8th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
050500

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1535 08th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1539 08th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1537 08th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 1535-1539 8th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood is a two-story structure built in 1991, currently owned by Hui Barry & Willy & Connie. The building's maintenance record shows attention to structural upkeep, with a significant reroofing project completed in 2008 at a cost of $16,000, which was properly permitted and completed. An earlier horizontal addition was completed in 1989, prior to the building's official construction date, though this appears to be an on-the-record technicality rather than an actual addition.

The property has had minimal reported issues over the years, with only two documented 311 calls on record: one in December 2012 regarding offensive graffiti on a pole near the property, which was resolved, and another in May 2022 concerning waste management (specifically, garbage toters being left out permanently), which was addressed through outreach and enforcement measures. Both incidents were peripheral to the building's core structure and services, with no reported impact on resident safety or building integrity. The relatively clean record suggests regular maintenance and oversight of building operations, with no recent significant complaints or violations on file.

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Risk rating

How 1535-1539 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
85th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 224 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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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 78.1%
Moderate concern 13.2%
Severe concern 8.7%
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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