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171-173 9Th Ave

Lake Street, SF 94118 1369008 3 units · 3 fl · 1913

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 171-173 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 1913
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1913
Total area3,414 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1369008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chung Amy Lee Trust A
Mailing address
171 9th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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173 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
171 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 171-173 9th Avenue, owned by the Chung Amy Lee Trust A, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1913 in San Francisco's Lake-Presidio neighborhood. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, with documented improvements including the installation of four new vinyl windows in 1999 and stucco replacement work in 1989, both of which were completed successfully. More recently, in 2015 and 2016, the property required street space permits, though the minimal associated costs of $1 for each permit suggest these were likely routine administrative matters.

The building's location has experienced some quality-of-life challenges in recent years, with two incidents reported in November 2022 involving graffiti (described as offensive) and a defaced parking sign, both of which were resolved by city services. While there were two reports of abandoned vehicles in September and October 2010 near the property, both incidents were resolved when the vehicles were found to be gone upon inspection. The relatively limited number of complaints and the significant age of the building's most recent permits (dated back to 2015-2016) could suggest either fewer recent maintenance needs or possible changes in permit usage frequency over time.

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Risk rating

How 171-173 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
31th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 455 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 70.4%
Moderate concern 21.3%
Severe concern 8.3%
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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171-173 9Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Jan 16
Work category: 1m; like to like replacement of two furnaces
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