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625 8Th St

South of Market, SF 94103 3783011 434 units · 2017

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in South of Market — not a forecast
Above average
avg 3.3
9
FewerMore

This building has 9 novs (7y), above the South of Market average of 3.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 625 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 2017
2 or more units
434 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
UMU
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.

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 2017
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Likely exempt from AB 1482. Housing with a certificate of occupancy issued within the previous 15 years is exempt from the state rent cap and just-cause rules.

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
Units434
Floors
Year built2017
Total area674,317 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3783011
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Equity Residential P.O. Box 87407 Chicago IL 60680
Last sale

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Included addresses

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625 08th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
855 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The property at 855 Brannan St, managed by Archstone Concourse LLC, is a mixed-use building that has undergone numerous significant improvements and faced several compliance issues since 2019. Most recently, in August 2024, there were security-related violations regarding deadbolt locks for unit 706, though these were abated within days. The building has seen substantial infrastructure upgrades, including the installation of 10 EV chargers in 2024 and previous installation of additional chargers in 2022, indicating a strong commitment to sustainability. Major mechanical system updates include three separate boiler replacements between 2020 and 2023, replacing multiple water heaters and introducing new boilers and storage tanks. The property has experienced recurring issues with its fire safety systems, including multiple fire code violations and alarm system complaints between 2013-2024, though most issues were promptly corrected.

Recent building improvements include the creation of a play area on the parking structure's top level in 2022, installation of new fire alarm systems, and comprehensive sprinkler system upgrades in 2021. The ground floor commercial space has been occupied by notable tenants like Trek Bicycle and StretchLab, with associated tenant improvements completed in 2020. Noteworthy permit activity includes the installation of bicycle-related facilities, drinking fountains, and mechanical equipment. The building has faced several compliance challenges, including a period of vacant commercial space in 2019, boiler permit issues in 2022, and a vacant storefront complaint. While most violations have been resolved, there is currently an open violation regarding sleeping area requirements at 655-695 Townsend St as of November 2023. The surrounding area has seen recent concerns about encampments and debris on adjacent streets, as reported through 311 calls in early 2025.

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Risk rating

How 625 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

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
1stpercentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 426 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
7%
No DBI
violation
93%
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 size

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

Number of units

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 93%
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

625 8Th St event timeline

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

2026
Planning Record Feb 03
POL referral - Commercial Parking Garage
Submitted
311 RequestJan 28
Garbage and debris

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