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459-461 9Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1535010B 2 units · 2 fl · 1923

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 459-461 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 1923
2 or more units
2 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1923
Total area2,550 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1535010B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Zion Lutheran Church
Mailing address
495 9th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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461 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
459 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 459-461 9th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond district, owned by Zion Lutheran Church, was constructed in 1923 as a Flats & Duplex structure. The property's most significant recent infrastructure upgrade occurred in October 2010, when comprehensive plumbing work was completed, including the re-piping of drain lines, water lines, and installation of copper piping. Prior to this, there was an attempt in 2004 to demolish a three-story single-family dwelling on the site, but this permit was cancelled.

The building and its surroundings have experienced various maintenance and regulatory interactions over the years, including multiple street cleaning calls and parking enforcement issues between 2021 and 2024. Most recently, in July 2024, there was a report of abandoned furniture requiring removal, and in February 2024, there were reports of illegal parking. An April 2022 construction noise complaint was investigated and found to be in compliance with valid permits. Historical planning records reveal significant developments related to the property, including approved plans for a five-lot merger and proposals to expand the classroom/meeting room building while converting other structures for residential use. These planning actions indicate a previous intent to modify both the institutional and residential components of the property, though the current status of these changes is not explicitly stated in the available records.

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Risk rating

How 459-461 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
57th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 741 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Building age

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.4%
Moderate concern 13.8%
Severe concern 4.8%
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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