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458 9Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1536026 6 units · 3 fl · 1906

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 458 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 1906
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area5,250 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1536026
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lee Raymond B & Lin Mei
Mailing address
202 2nd Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit apartment building at 458 9th Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by Lee Raymond B & Lin Mei, has experienced several significant events since its construction in 1906. Most notably, Unit E suffered fire damage in 2017, requiring extensive repairs including new drywall, flooring, electrical, and plumbing work, costing approximately $40,000. The building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $80,000, bringing it into compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements. In 2005, there was a serious violation involving unauthorized construction of rear stairs and expansion into the rear yard, which included illegal balconies, decks, and stairs that extended beyond original dimensions. This led to code enforcement action and required the property to address these violations.

The building has undergone several important repairs and improvements, including guardrail and stair repairs in 2005, and a complete reroofing in 1993. Multiple inspections and violations regarding lead paint were recorded in 2003, requiring the property owner to address lead hazard concerns. Recent years have shown relatively few building-specific issues, with most recent complaints involving external matters such as parking and sidewalk cleaning. The property underwent a tenant buyout in 2018, though the reported amount was $0 for one tenant. Regular maintenance work continues to be performed, as evidenced by multiple street space permits and completion of various repairs. Recent 311 calls from 2022-2024 primarily relate to sidewalk cleaning and parking enforcement rather than building-specific issues, suggesting improved maintenance and compliance with city regulations in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 458 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
19th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1396 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
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 64.1%
Moderate concern 20.2%
Severe concern 15.8%
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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458 9Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint May 15
Owner put tiles over the balck mold over 20 years. mold in the bathroom and it's coming out. paint is chipping next to the window. lead hazard.
Housing Inspection Services
311 RequestJan 10
Garbage and debris

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