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1208 Silver Ave

Portola, SF 94134 5918031 2 units · 2 fl · 2010

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 Portola
At or below average
avg 1.8
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Portola average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1208 Silver 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 2010
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 built2010
Total area3,126 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5918031
Ownership

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

Owner name
Zeng Family Tr
Mailing address
Kelvin Zeng & Nancy Zeng Tr 1448 Portola Dr San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
022412

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Initial analysis

The Zeng Family Trust's two-unit residential building at 1208 Silver Avenue in the Portola neighborhood is a two-story structure built in 2010, following the demolition of a one-story auto repair building earlier that same year. The construction project, valued at $550,000, was completed in 2008, with subsequent modifications including the installation of a spiral staircase and relocation of a garage door in March 2010. The building's construction was initially marred by violations in December 2007 regarding unauthorized work, including wall removals and electrical modifications, though these were abated by March 2008. Additional improvements include the installation of new windows (2007), plumbing systems for both units (2009), and electrical upgrades including a new 200-amp service (2007).

Recent maintenance records indicate ongoing sewer-related issues, with two sewer vent incidents reported in June 2022 and most recently in November 2024, suggesting potential infrastructure challenges. The property has experienced periodic enforcement issues, including multiple instances of driveway blocking (most recently in April 2022) and one incident of sidewalk parking (February 2024). There have been several maintenance and service calls related to basic infrastructure, including graffiti removal (January 2024), and a missing side sewer vent cover (September 2020). While these issues suggest some challenges with property maintenance and infrastructure, it's worth noting that most complaints have been resolved promptly through appropriate channels. The building's systems were initially installed with standard residential features, including two bathrooms, two toilets, three sinks, and laundry facilities per unit, though subsequent modifications and repairs have occurred as evidenced by various permits and work orders.

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Risk rating

How 1208 Silver 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
99th percentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 3 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
95%
No DBI
violation
5%
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 88.8%
Moderate concern 6.1%
Severe concern 5.0%
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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1208 Silver Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request Nov 05
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement

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