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645 9Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1635035 4 units · 2 fl · 1973

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Richmond — not a forecast
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 645 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 1973
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.

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 1973
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1973
Total area3,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1635035
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Chi Alwin Y & Cheung Connie 645 9Th Ave Apt 1 San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
May 09, 2001

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Initial analysis

The Chi & Cheung Family Trust owns this 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building located at 645 9th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood. The building, constructed in 1973, has experienced several notable events over its history. Three routine housing inspections took place in the early 2000s, with violations noted in April 2002 related to fire safety issues including egress obstructions, fire extinguisher requirements, and smoke detector installations, all of which were abated by May 2002. A subsequent inspection in March 2007 identified additional fire safety concerns regarding directional signs and combustible storage, which were also resolved by May 2007. The most recent routine inspection occurred in 2011, with no active violations recorded.

The building has undergone some maintenance work, including a reroofing project initiated in 1994, though this permit has since expired. More recently, there have been two service-related incidents: a sewage backup issue in December 2021 that was resolved through PUC Sewer Operations, and an abandoned property service request in August 2018 that was addressed by Recology. While the building has experienced various compliance and maintenance issues over the years, all known violations have been addressed and resolved. The property's documented history shows regular oversight through routine inspections, with no active violations on record as of the latest inspection.

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Risk rating

How 645 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
47thpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 913 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
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 16%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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645 9Th Ave event timeline

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