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321 9Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1441002 12 units · 3 fl · 1959

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over 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
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 321 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 1959
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1959
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1959
Total area8,901 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1441002
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Micheli Elena Trustee 2655 Chestnut St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 321 9th Ave in the Inner Richmond, owned by Micheli Survivor's Trust, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1959. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $99,000, receiving the Certificate of Final Completion. Recent improvements include the 2019 window replacement project in Apartment #5, which upgraded three street-facing windows to meet modern efficiency standards. While the building has faced several maintenance issues over the years, particularly in the early 2000s, these were generally addressed promptly. The property had multiple fire safety violations in 2001 and 2006 related to fire escapes, fire extinguishers, and fire proofing, all of which were resolved by November 2001 and December 2006 respectively. More recent fire system inspections in 2016 and 2017 indicated minor issues with extinguishers and electrical systems, but these were also corrected.

Recent records from late 2024 show recurring plumbing issues, with at least two sewage back-up incidents reported from the side sewer vent in December 2024, and multiple reports of garbage and debris, including hazardous waste, between June and December 2024. The building underwent dry rot repairs beneath the stucco in 2011, and historical records indicate reroofing work was performed in 1995. The property has maintained compliance with housing codes, with no active violations since 2006. Recent maintenance history suggests attention to both structural and safety improvements, though the recurring sewer issues may indicate an ongoing infrastructure challenge.

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Risk rating

How 321 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
2ndpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1689 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
30%
No DBI
violation
70%
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 size

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

Number of units

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 70%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

321 9Th Ave event timeline

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2026
Building Violation (NOV) Jul 15 Serious
Building violation
It is the property owners responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend the re-inspection as scheduled on this no…
Building Violation (NOV)Jul 15
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