1-7 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1-7 9th Avenue in the Lake-Presidio neighborhood was constructed in 1921 and is currently owned by Douglas Way. The property has undergone several significant renovations over the past decade, including a kitchen remodel in 2021 (cost: $12,000) with associated plumbing and electrical upgrades, and more comprehensive kitchen and bathroom renovations in 2017 (cost: $25,000) including the addition of a subpanel and various electrical improvements. Earlier work included a bathroom and kitchen renovation in Unit 1 in 1994, and reroofing work in 1989.

The building has a history of maintenance and safety issues that were documented between 2001 and 2010, including multiple fire safety violations (such as fire proofing repairs and combustible storage concerns), security issues (self-closing exterior doors), building problems (stairs repairs and window maintenance), and plumbing concerns. A notable incident occurred in 2002 involving a window that had fallen out of its frame, though these violations were all addressed and abated by July 2001. The property underwent routine housing inspections in 2010, which identified plumbing and sink issues that were subsequently resolved.

A blocked exits complaint was recorded and corrected in July 2005. Recent activity (2024-2025) has primarily consisted of external maintenance issues including several reports of sidewalk defects and illegal parking incidents in the vicinity, though these do not directly affect building residents. Two medical-related fire incidents were recorded with no civilian injuries reported, and there have been no significant building violations or complaints in recent years. The most pressing current concerns appear to be the ongoing sidewalk maintenance issues, with multiple reports of collapse and tree root lifting filed in 2024.