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777-779 9Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1652010I 4 units · 2 fl · 1918

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 777-779 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
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.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors2
Year built1918
Total area3,180 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1652010I
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chin-Look Revoc Trust
Mailing address
Watt Chin & Theresa Look, T 534 12Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
060601

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777 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
779 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 777-779 9th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond district, constructed in 1918 and currently owned by Chin-look Revoc Trust, has maintained regular upkeep over the years, with several significant maintenance projects documented. The property has undergone multiple window upgrades, including the installation of aluminum windows in the late 1980s and improvements in 1993. Roofing work has been performed twice, once in 1991 and again in 2011, with the latter costing $7,000. The building has been subject to routine housing inspections in 2010 and 2017, all of which were resolved without any noted ongoing issues.

Recent history (2018-2024) shows the building has experienced typical urban challenges, particularly related to parking, with multiple enforcement actions taken for illegal parking, including three incidents in 2023-2024 involving vehicles blocking driveways or parking on sidewalks. A 2011 sewage backup incident was documented and resolved. The property has had regular maintenance of its street space, with permits issued in 2011 and 2020 for this purpose. While there was one recorded fire-related incident in the form of a false alarm, there have been no reported civilian injuries. The building's maintenance record suggests ongoing upkeep and compliance with housing regulations, with no documented pattern of complaints or violations that would significantly impact resident quality of life.

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Risk rating

How 777-779 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
23th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1327 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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.

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 62.6%
Moderate concern 20.9%
Severe concern 16.5%
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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The story over time

777-779 9Th Ave event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Nov 17
Blocking driveway cite tow
White - Dodge Captiva - DJA 2WF
311 RequestMay 21
Other illegal parking

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