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771 9Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1652010G 5 units · 2 fl · 1918

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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 771 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 1918
2 or more units
5 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 1918
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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1918
Total area4,350 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1652010G
Ownership

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

Mailing address
35 San Rafael Way San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
October 16, 2012

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Initial analysis

The 5-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 771 9th Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by Yu Hsun Ming & Hao Hsiao Ch, was constructed in 1918 and has undergone several significant safety and maintenance improvements over the past decades. Most recently, in 2020, the building received a fire alarm system upgrade including low-frequency sounders, radio, and monitoring for $12,000, with the work now properly completed under both building and electrical permits. The property is classified as a Tier 3 Soft-Story building, and the required seismic retrofitting work was completed with a Certificate of Final Completion issued.

The building has experienced several maintenance and safety issues in recent years, including a 2016 complaint about lack of hot water and gas service, and multiple building violations in 2010-2011 related to security, fire safety, and general maintenance, all of which were abated by July 2011. Substantial improvements have been made to address these issues, including a soft level retrofit in 2016, gas service repairs, and various plumbing updates including a house trap replacement in 2011. The building has a documented history of addressing structural and safety concerns, such as a 1996 stair and decking repair, 1988 stucco replacement, and multiple unit improvements including a 2006 kitchen and bath remodel in Unit #1. The property maintains active compliance with safety regulations, as evidenced by the recent fire alarm system upgrades and successful completion of the soft-story retrofit requirements.

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Risk rating

How 771 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
24thpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1309 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
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
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 age

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

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 27%
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

771 9Th Ave event timeline

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

2020
Building Permit Nov 09
Like for like fire alarm replacement with upgrage low frequency sounders, radio and monitoring.
$11,740 · Complete
Electrical PermitOct 13
Upgrade fire alarm panel and install low frequency sounders and monitoring

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