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251-253 9Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1424010 2 units · 2 fl · 1902

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 Inner Richmond
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 251-253 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 1902
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.

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 1902
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1902
Total area2,834 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1424010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
530 Divisadero St #350 San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
060920

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251 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
253 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
253 A 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 251-253 9th Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by 251 9th Ave LLC, has undergone significant improvements since 2019, including substantial basement renovations adding new living spaces. The building, constructed in 1902, received major upgrades in 2019 including the addition of new bedrooms and bathrooms, kitchen reconfigurations, window replacements, and deck restorations due to dry rot, with associated costs totaling over $286,000. Infrastructure improvements included new plumbing systems for both units, installation of two gas furnaces, new electrical wiring, and a complete sewer line replacement in 2017. The property has a history of maintaining safety systems, with several smoke detector and alarm system activations recorded, though these incidents were primarily false alarms or system malfunctions with no injuries reported.

The building underwent a routine inspection in June 2006, which resulted in multiple violations related to interior surfaces, fire safety, plumbing, electrical systems, and smoke detection, though all these violations were abated by June 16, 2006. Recent maintenance and service records show periodic issues with garbage and debris management in the vicinity of the property, with multiple 311 calls between 2017 and 2025 regarding cleaning needs, though these are primarily street-related issues rather than building-specific concerns. The property has maintained an active development and maintenance schedule, with all major improvement permits from 2019 marked as complete, including comprehensive updates to both residential units and common areas.

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Risk rating

How 251-253 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
99th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 17 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
96%
No DBI
violation
4%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Director's hearings, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 90.9%
Moderate concern 7.7%
Severe concern 1.5%
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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251-253 9Th Ave event timeline

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2026
Building Permit Jul 14
Recommencement and completion of work approved under pa 201908057913 and 201911147348.
$90,000 · Issued

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