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290-298 9Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1425027 7 units · 2 fl · 1910

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. 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 290-298 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 1910
2 or more units
7 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
Units7
Floors2
Year built1910
Total area5,518 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1425027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mervyn I Silberberg Living
Mailing address
23 Royal Ct San Rafael CA 94901
Last sale
052997

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Included addresses

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

294 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
296 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
298 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
754 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
750 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
290 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 290-298 9th Avenue in the Inner Richmond district is a two-story mixed-use building constructed in 1910, containing 7 residential units and ground-floor retail space. The building's maintenance and compliance history shows regular oversight, with significant attention paid to both residential and commercial aspects. Recent improvements include a 2021 awning replacement ($1,800) and ongoing maintenance of building systems, including plumbing upgrades in 2013 and 2015 for water heating equipment. The building underwent multiple repairs in 2011, addressing dry rot issues with exterior stairs, and has maintained active compliance with safety inspections.

The property has had two notable building violations (2001 and 2017) that were subsequently resolved, including security door closures and various safety concerns. Plumbing upgrades have included installation of a grease trap and additional plumbing fixtures in 2012, likely related to the commercial space's use. Historical records show the building has received regular routine inspections from Housing Inspection Services, and while there were compliance issues noted in 2001 and 2017, these were addressed and no longer active. The commercial portion of the building has experienced some challenges with unpermitted modifications, as evidenced by planning records from 2006 regarding an awning installation, though this was later legalized. Recent 311 calls from 2024 primarily relate to street-level issues such as parking meter repairs and sidewalk maintenance, rather than building-specific concerns, suggesting that recent building maintenance and compliance have been more stable.

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Risk rating

How 290-298 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
8th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1585 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
51%
No DBI
violation
49%
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 severity forecast
No violation 47.2%
Moderate concern 30.9%
Severe concern 21.8%
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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290-298 9Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 17
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residence
311 RequestJan 23
Garbage and debris

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