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135-139 8Th St

South of Market, SF 94103 3727113 7 units · 4 fl · 1909

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 South of Market
At or below average
avg 3.3
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), at or below the South of Market average of 3.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 135-139 8Th St 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 1909
2 or more units
7 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
SLR
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 1909
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
Units7
Floors4
Year built1909
Total area5,720 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3727113
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Sutro Property Management, Po Box 885373 San Francisco CA 94188
Last sale
033017

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135 08th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
137 08th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
139 08th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The four-story, 7-unit residential building at 135-139 8th Street, owned by David Louie and constructed in 1909, has experienced significant recent activity in the past six months, particularly concerning sanitation and public health issues. The building's 311 service request history from 2026 shows a concerning pattern, with seven reports between May 26 and July 30, 2026, predominantly related to garbage and debris, including multiple instances of yard waste (three cases). Notably, there were two incidents involving human waste or urine - one in July 2026 that was marked as requiring no work and another in July that resulted in a resolution. While all these service requests have been officially closed, the frequency and nature of these recent sanitation issues are significant.

The building's overall seven-year history presents a mixed picture: since 2016, there have been 768 311 service requests, indicating relatively high tenant engagement with city services, though only two building inspection complaints and three notices of violation have been filed with the Department of Building Inspection (DBI). A single documented fire incident within the past seven years represents a noteworthy event, though without additional context about its severity or impact. The persistence of garbage and debris issues in recent months, particularly the presence of human waste incidents, suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and surrounding public space conditions, though it's important to note that all reported issues have been resolved through proper channels.

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Risk rating

How 135-139 8Th St'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
40th percentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 258 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 32.9%
Moderate concern 36.2%
Severe concern 30.8%
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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135-139 8Th St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 30
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestJul 19
Garbage and debris

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