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909 Ashbury St

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 1269023 7 units · 3 fl · 1900

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights
At or below average
avg 1.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 909 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 1900
2 or more units
7 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.

Building characteristics
Units7
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area4,548 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1269023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kenneth J Fosina&Veronica B
Mailing address
Kenneth J Fosina&veronica B 909 Ashbury St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
121916

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Initial analysis

The three-story, seven-unit multi-family residential building at 909 Ashbury Street, located in the Buena Vista Park neighborhood, was constructed in 1900 and has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple compliance issues over its history. The most pressing recent concerns include a 2024 complaint about dog waste in common areas and several illegal parking-related incidents between 2023-2024. The property has a complex history of parking-related violations, with numerous complaints in 2020 regarding unauthorized driveway and parking modifications, including the alleged illegal removal of a brick entry wall and palm tree, and the creation of unauthorized parking pads. In 2017, the building experienced fire safety violations that were referred to hearings, specifically regarding fire extinguisher servicing, sprinkler maintenance, and alarm system upkeep.

The building has undergone several substantial improvements, including a complete renovation of Unit 3 in 2014 featuring new electrical systems, kitchen and bathroom upgrades, and compliance work on exterior stairs following a notice of violation in 2013. Earlier improvements in 2009 included kitchen remodeling work with associated plumbing and electrical upgrades. The property experienced multiple violations in 2013 relating to sanitation, fire escape maintenance, and lead paint concerns, which were subsequently addressed through various building permits and repairs. The front yard has been the subject of permitted landscaping work in 2018, aiming to enhance the property's compliance with planning code requirements for permeability and planting.

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Risk rating

How 909 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
16th percentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 295 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
52%
No DBI
violation
48%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Number of units

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

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 30.9%
Moderate concern 37.8%
Severe concern 31.3%
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

909 Ashbury St event timeline

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

2024
DBI Complaint Feb 05
Dog poop in common area.
Housing Inspection Services

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