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272-274 9Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1425029 4 units · 3 fl · 1900

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 272-274 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 1900
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.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area4,117 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1425029
Ownership

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

Owner name
Harold & Miriam G Shain Sur
Mailing address
Miriam G Shain, Trustee 100 Green St San Francisco CA 94111
Last sale
022398

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274 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
272 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 272-274 9th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond district is a three-story, four-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Harold & Miriam G Shain Sur. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and safety improvements over the years, with the most recent work completed in 2024 involving the replacement of a gas heater and associated electrical and plumbing work in Unit B, costing $8,000. A notable safety improvement was completed in 2007, which included the installation of exit signs and the removal of knob and tube wiring in the basement areas. The building has experienced several safety inspections, with a comprehensive set of violations recorded in January 2017 relating to fire safety and emergency preparedness requirements, including issues with fire escape ladders, fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide detectors, and egress obstructions; however, these violations were all officially abated by February 2017.

Earlier maintenance history includes termite and dry rot repairs completed in 1992, and a horizontal addition completed in 1988. The building has experienced some concerning issues in its past, including a 2005 complaint regarding combustible materials, substandard wiring, and an opening in the crawl space wall, though these were addressed promptly. Recent activity around the property has primarily involved street-level concerns such as sidewalk cleaning and encampments, with multiple 311 calls in 2022-2024 relating to general cleaning needs outside the building, which were mostly resolved by city services. The most recent building permit activity and maintenance work indicates ongoing attention to building systems and safety requirements.

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Risk rating

How 272-274 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
33th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1154 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.

Number of units

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 72.1%
Moderate concern 16.3%
Severe concern 11.6%
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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272-274 9Th Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 17
Blocking driveway cite tow
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