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289 9Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1424017 21 units · 2 fl · 1907

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Richmond
Above average
avg 0.9
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 289 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 1907
2 or more units
21 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
INCLEM
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
Units21
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area10,524 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot1424017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ccdc Small Sites Llc
Mailing address
Chinatown Community Develop 1515 Vallejo St Ste 400 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
051220

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Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

802 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
804 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
808 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
289 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
800 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
810 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The 2-story, 21-unit multi-family residential building at 289 9th Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by Ccdc Small Sites LLC, was built in 1907 and has undergone several significant improvements over the past few years. The property has received substantial renovations in 2021, including the remodeling of four bathrooms and two kitchens ($90,000), window repairs to maintain historical accuracy ($28,000), and seismic voluntary lateral strengthening work ($57,500). Other notable upgrades include a fire alarm system replacement in 2017 for improved safety across the 14-unit building, and recent electrical work in 2025 for kitchen appliance modernization.

The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep and improvements, though there are some ongoing concerns. There have been multiple 311 calls in late 2024 regarding garbage and debris, particularly relating to overflowing city garbage cans, suggesting some waste management issues in the area. Two commercial building complaints from October 2022 about vacant commercial space and a projecting sign above residential windows remain unresolved. The building experienced typical historical building issues, including occasional sprinkler system and elevator maintenance needs, but there have been no significant fire incidents or injuries reported. Recent plumbing work completed in 2021-2022 included bathroom updates and water heater installation, indicating ongoing infrastructure maintenance. The property has maintained compliance with regular housing inspections through the years, with any identified issues being promptly addressed.

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Risk rating

How 289 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
2th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1689 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
27%
No DBI
violation
73%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 19.6%
Moderate concern 69.5%
Severe concern 10.9%
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

289 9Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 12
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestMay 12
Damaging property

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