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1555-1557 8Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1854011 2 units · 2 fl · 1924

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 1555-1557 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 1924
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.

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 1924
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area2,720 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1854011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Vern & Frances Hanna 4673 Via Vistosa Santa Barbara CA 93110
Last sale

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1555 08th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1557 08th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1555-1557 8th Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood. Built in 1924 and currently owned by the Hanna Family Trust, this flats/duplex-style building has undergone several significant maintenance and safety improvements over the years. Most recently, in 2020, electrical upgrades were completed including replacement of the federal Pacific sub-panel in the basement breezeway and grounding of existing plugs, with additional work performed to add new circuits in the laundry, kitchen, and bathroom areas. The building has a documented history of addressing critical safety concerns, including seismic upgrades completed in 1991, roofing improvements in 2013 (installation of a modified bitumen membrane roofing system), and stair repairs in the lightwell completed in 2001.

The property has experienced some maintenance challenges, most notably in 2015 when there were issues with sewage backup that affected neighboring properties, though these were resolved within a month. In 2012, there were complaints about mold/mildew and interior paint conditions that required attention to potential lead hazards, which were officially abated by December 2015. The building's more recent history (2020-present) shows no active building violations or major complaints, with most recent concerns involving routine municipal services such as garbage collection and parking enforcement recorded through 311 calls. These recent 311 calls primarily relate to street cleaning and parking violations, which are common issues in urban areas and not directly related to the building's condition or management.

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Risk rating

How 1555-1557 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
56thpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 657 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
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 16%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1555-1557 8Th Ave event timeline

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

2020
Electrical Permit Aug 27
Replace existing federal pacific sub-panel in basement breezeway for upper unit 1557
Complete
Electrical PermitJul 29
Ground 14 existing plugs, add laundry, kitchen, and bath circuits/plugs, replace sub-panel.

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