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241-243 9Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1424008 4 units · 2 fl · 1973

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, but recent activity points to a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Richmond — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.9
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 241-243 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 1973
2 or more units
4 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1973
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors2
Year built1973
Total area3,888 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1424008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Helen Szuling Lee, Trustee Po Box 590246 San Francisco CA 94159
Last sale

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243 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
241 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit multi-family residential building at 241-243 9th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond district, owned by the Lee Family Living Trust, was constructed in 1973 and consists of two stories. The property has undergone two significant roofing projects, with a $22,000 reroofing completed in 2011 (issued permit) and an earlier reroofing completed in 1989. The building has experienced three routine housing inspections (2001, 2009, and most recently 2016), during which multiple safety violations were identified and subsequently addressed. The 2016 inspection revealed several fire safety issues, including the need for fire extinguisher servicing, smoke detector installations in stairwells, carbon monoxide alarm requirements, and general building safety compliance matters, all of which were abated by May 2017. The 2009 inspection identified various safety concerns including garage exit door lock issues, water heater seismic bracing requirements, and utility gas shutoff tool provisions, which were also resolved.

The property has experienced frequent parking-related issues, particularly regarding blocked driveways, with multiple enforcement actions taken between 2019 and 2024. Ten such incidents have been recorded, with the most recent occurring in December 2024. These persistent parking violations have led to citations and other enforcement actions, including several resolved cases involving vehicles blocking the driveway. Additionally, there was one instance of general street cleaning required (February 2021) and one report of an abandoned vehicle (December 2019) that was not present when enforcement arrived. The building is classified as an apartment under the San Francisco building classification system and has been properly maintained with all identified violations being addressed through appropriate remediation. CEQA clearance has been issued for the property, confirming compliance with environmental review requirements.

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Risk rating

How 241-243 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
52ndpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 827 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Number of units

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 15%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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241-243 9Th Ave event timeline

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2023
311 Request May 14
Blocking driveway cite tow
Blue - Audi - 8ygv448
311 RequestMay 14
Blocking driveway cite only

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