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9 Imperial Aly

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0521030 2 units · 2 fl · 1906

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Cow Hollow — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Cow Hollow average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 9 Imperial 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 1906
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1906
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area1,778 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0521030
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Stookey Beverly C Trustee 5 Jacinto Ln South San Francisco CA 94080
Last sale
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9 A Imperial Aly, San Francisco, CA 94123
9 Imperial Aly, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 9 Imperial Alley in Cow Hollow, owned by Stookey Family Survivors Trust, has undergone several significant improvements and faced some challenges since its construction in 1906. Most notably, the property has received substantial window upgrades, with the most recent work in 2020 involving the replacement of 10 front windows with energy-efficient Marvin windows, following previous work in 2019 that replaced 8 rear windows and 2 doors. The building has experienced maintenance issues, including dry rot repairs in 2019 affecting approximately 800 square feet of rear siding and framing. Infrastructure improvements have included the replacement of the furnace, water heater, and various plumbing and electrical upgrades between 2018-2020, such as a new gas line installation for a fireplace and electrical service upgrade to 200 amps.

The building's history includes two notable violations from 2008-2009 related to exterior peeling paint (potentially involving lead paint concerns) and unpermitted interior remodeling work, though both issues were subsequently resolved by 2012. In recent years, there have been some recurring maintenance issues reported through 311 calls, particularly regarding street cleaning and waste removal outside the building, with the most recent concerns being excessive noise complaints in 2024. The property has experienced two alarm-related incidents (both false alarms) that resulted in no injuries or fires. Recent building improvements have primarily focused on window replacements, structural maintenance, and upgrading essential systems, with the most significant works being substantially completed by 2020. The current building status shows no active violations or complaints, though recent noise issues and cleaning complaints indicate ongoing property maintenance considerations.

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Risk rating

How 9 Imperial 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
95thpercentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 43 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
92%
No DBI
violation
8%
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 age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Neighborhood location

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 8%
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 Imperial Aly event timeline

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2025
Fire Incident Nov 09 Serious
743 Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional
Injuries: 0 · Fatalities: 0
311 RequestJan 15
Other excessive noise

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