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9 August Aly

North Beach, SF 94133 0118018 15 units · 3 fl · 1966

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 North Beach — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.2
16
FewerMore

This building has 16 novs (7y), above the North Beach average of 2.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 9 August Aly 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 1966
2 or more units
15 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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 1966
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
Units15
Floors3
Year built1966
Total area6,789 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0118018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Jeffrey P Stillwell Trustee P.O. Box 3783 Walnut Creek CA 94598
Last sale
September 30, 2021

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Initial analysis

The three-story, 15-unit building at 9 August Alley in North Beach, built in 1966 and currently owned by Sheyboygan Trust, has experienced several serious safety concerns in recent years. Notably, in 2022, the building faced multiple significant issues including several fire safety violations, with records showing problems such as non-functioning fire extinguishers in common areas, a malfunctioning roof door self-closing device, and concerning reports of fires originating from or near Unit 303, with associated claims about non-functioning fire alarms during these incidents. The building also received violations related to structural safety concerns, requiring an affidavit of structural maintenance for exterior appendages including decks, balconies, and stairway systems. Additional complaints from that year highlighted issues with window functionality and water intrusion potentially causing mold problems, as well as proximity concerns with power lines. While some violations from 2022 were ultimately abated, they were followed by a series of permits in 2023-2024 indicating ongoing maintenance work, including reroofing, electrical and plumbing upgrades, and a fire alarm system upgrade. The building's recent history is further marked by a 311 service request from July 2026 regarding an environmental health tobacco complaint that remains open as of October 2023.

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Risk rating

How 9 August Aly'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
9thpercentile

Out of 362 buildings in this neighborhood, 329 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
24%
No DBI
violation
76%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 76%
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

9 August Aly event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 28
Public health
environmental health tobacco complaint

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