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178-180 9Th Ave

Lake Street, SF 94118 1368027 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

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 Lake Street
At or below average
avg 0.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lake Street average of 0.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 178-180 9Th Ave 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 1908
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 built1908
Total area2,692 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1368027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Pinzon-Hamilton Debra & Car
Mailing address
180 9th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
072821

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180 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
178 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 178-180 9th Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1908, currently owned by Debra & Carlos Pinzon-Hamilton. The building underwent significant renovations in 2021-2023, including a substantial interior remodel on the second floor, enclosure of the north side lightwell, replacement of rear wood stairs with a metal spiral staircase, and seismic improvements, with associated costs totaling over $256,000. The property has received considerable infrastructure upgrades, including plumbing improvements in 2023 for bathroom and kitchen renovations, installation of radiant heating, and major electrical work in 2023 featuring a 200A service upgrade with EV charging capability.

Historical permits show consistent maintenance and improvements to the property, including siding replacement (2013), reroofing (2000), and various structural enhancements in the 1980s. The building's recent history includes three instances of tree-related issues in 2022-2023, with one fallen tree case being particularly notable. The property experienced two tenant buyouts in late 2019-2020, with payments of $30,000 and $100,000 respectively, though specific details about the affected units are not provided in the records. The extensive recent work on the property suggests proactive maintenance and upgrades to meet modern standards, while the historical records demonstrate regular upkeep and improvements throughout its history.

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Risk rating

How 178-180 9Th Ave'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
97th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 20 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
94%
No DBI
violation
6%
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.

Director's hearings, owner's portfolio

Escalated DBI enforcement actions across all of this owner's buildings.

Property class: single-family home

Single-family homes (class A) have distinct violation and complaint patterns from multi-family buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 88.5%
Moderate concern 9.9%
Severe concern 1.6%
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

178-180 9Th Ave event timeline

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

2023
Electrical Permit Jul 18
Replace service mast with 200a capacity, including exterior disconnect and new power metering equipment. add 50a receptacle outlet in garage for ev charging.
Complete
Plumbing PermitApr 20
Work category: 2pb; remodel plumbing 1 1/2 bathrooms kitchen and laundry. reroute miscellaneous pipes from upstairs. install radiant heating system including boiler and flue.

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