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1587-1589 8Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1854014B 2 units · 2 fl · 1925

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
Above average
avg 1.1
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1587-1589 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 1925
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 built1925
Total area3,248 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1854014B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lam Johnny
Mailing address
101 Westwood Dr San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
080417

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1587 08th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1589 08th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1587-1589 8th Avenue, located in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood, is a two-unit residential building constructed in 1925, currently owned by Johnny Lam. This two-story flats and duplex structure has undergone significant renovations and improvements in recent years, with the most substantial work occurring in late 2015 when comprehensive updates were completed to both units, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, addition of a new bathroom on the second and third floors, and partial foundation replacement at a cost of $80,000. The renovation project also included the installation of new plumbing systems for two kitchens, four bathrooms, and two laundry rooms, along with new furnaces and water heaters for both units, all of which were completed under proper permits.

In 2016, the property received additional upgrades including the replacement of 20 windows at the rear of the building and an electrical service upgrade to 200 amps with associated interior improvements, both of which were successfully completed. The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural issues, with previous repairs documented in 1989 addressing stucco cracks. Earlier windows were installed in 1983, though that permit expired. The most recent activity recorded for the property was a street sign repair related to street cleaning in September 2023, which was a minor municipal maintenance issue unrelated to the building itself. The extensive renovations and upgrades completed between 2015-2016 suggest proactive maintenance and modernization of the building's facilities and infrastructure, though prospective tenants should note the age of the original construction (1925) and the relative age of some building systems compared to contemporary standards.

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Risk rating

How 1587-1589 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
42th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 866 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

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 severity forecast
No violation 79.0%
Moderate concern 14.9%
Severe concern 6.2%
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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1587-1589 8Th Ave event timeline

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2025
Building Violation (NOV) Sep 17
Building violation
Important note: due to the nature of this violation, this property has been defined as a nuisance per section 1001-d of the san francisco h…
Building Violation (NOV)Sep 17
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