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618-620 9Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1636025A 2 units · 2 fl · 1914

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
Above average
avg 0.9
16
FewerMore

This building has 16 novs (7y), above the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 618-620 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 1914
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1914
Total area3,820 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1636025A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Yick Irene Yee
Mailing address
620 9th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
050500

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620 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
618 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 618-620 9th Avenue in the Inner Richmond district, owned by Irene Yee Yick, has experienced several notable incidents over its history, dating back to its 1914 construction. Most concerning was a series of electrical issues in 2017-2018, with complaints about non-functioning lights and outlets in various unit areas, culminating in a March 2018 report of PG&E involvement regarding electricity supply issues related to an in-law unit (620A) that had been shut off, resulting in partial outages affecting multiple rooms and staircases. The building underwent routine safety inspections in 2017 that revealed multiple violations needing attention, including security and safety equipment requirements such as carbon monoxide detectors, gate closer repairs, and viewer installation for entry doors, though these violations were ultimately marked as not active.

The property's maintenance record shows attention to fire safety matters, with a 2000 violation regarding combustible storage or sprinkler requirements that was swiftly abated within two months. Routine inspections have been conducted periodically, including in 2010, 2017, and 2023. Recent years have seen several parking-related complaints outside the property, with multiple instances of driveway blocking reported between 2022-2023, though these are not directly related to building conditions or safety. While the building has had its share of violations and complaints, the majority appear to have been addressed within reasonable timeframes, with most recent violations being marked as not active.

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Risk rating

How 618-620 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
63th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 638 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

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 78.7%
Moderate concern 12.9%
Severe concern 8.3%
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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