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209 Ashbury St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1210001 2 units · 2 fl · 1922

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 North Panhandle
At or below average
avg 1.7
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 209 Ashbury 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 1922
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1922
Total area1,934 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1210001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Dabit Joseph Y
Mailing address
Joseph Y Dabit 896 Sutter St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
031302

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1901 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94117
209 Ashbury St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 209 Ashbury St, located in the Park North neighborhood, has experienced several notable events since its construction in 1922. The property was previously involved in an Airbnb short-term rental violation case that was resolved in late 2017 when the owner switched to 30-day or longer stays. A significant structural concern was documented in March 2017, when complaints were filed regarding a dangerously leaning fence between 209 and neighboring properties that posed potential safety risks, though the violation was marked as "Active" with a final warning letter issued in July 2018. The building has undergone various permitted changes over the years, including a completed $1,500 advertising sign removal in 2010 and an electrical installation of a recessed light fixture in 2006 related to a coffee shop space.

More recently, there has been a concerning pattern of sanitation issues in the immediate vicinity of the building, with multiple reports of overflowing city garbage cans documented between December 2024 and January 2025, suggesting ongoing waste management challenges in the area. While there was a building permit issued in 2011 for street space, and previous violations regarding an unpermitted ventilation system in 2003, the most pressing current issues appear to be related to exterior sanitation concerns rather than building safety or structural problems. The property has maintained compliance with various regulatory requirements, including receiving necessary approvals for limited restaurant use and related business activities, as evidenced by the planning records.

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Risk rating

How 209 Ashbury 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
87th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 104 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 77.1%
Moderate concern 17.0%
Severe concern 5.9%
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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The story over time

209 Ashbury St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 02
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestApr 22
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