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1237-1239 9Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1741006 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

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 Sunset
At or below average
avg 1.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1237-1239 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 1908
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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 built1908
Total area3,972 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1741006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Yang Family Trust
Mailing address
Henry, Connie & Jeffrey Yan 1432 Richards Ave San Jose CA 95125
Last sale
052803

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1237 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1239 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The 1237-1239 9th Avenue property, owned by the Yang Family Trust, is a two-story multi-family residential building with commercial space, constructed in 1908 in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood. The building underwent significant renovations and transformations in 2002, transitioning from office and retail spaces to a personal service and food establishment, with completed works including foundation reinforcement, fire suppression system installation, and reroofing. Gordo's Taqueria emerged as a prominent tenant during this period, with subsequent approvals for alcohol sales and change of use from limited restaurant to full restaurant status. A notable issue arose in 2022 when a complaint was filed regarding uninspected work from 2002 related to a canvas awning installation.

Recent history shows typical urban challenges in the vicinity, with multiple 311 calls in 2023-2024 primarily related to parking violations and graffiti, though these do not directly reflect on the building's condition. The property has maintained compliance with major building codes, evidenced by completed permits such as a 2016 grease trap replacement and various maintenance works. A tenant buyout was recorded in March 2017 involving three tenants and a settlement amount of $32,000. The building's permit history shows proper documentation and completion of most major works, with only minimal unaddressed issues from past years. The most recent building permit activity was minimal, with only a street space permit issued in 2019.

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Risk rating

How 1237-1239 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
20th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1194 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 50.3%
Moderate concern 41.5%
Severe concern 8.2%
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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1237-1239 9Th Ave event timeline

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

2022
DBI Complaint Jun 21
Date last observed: 17-jun-22; identity of person performing the work: gordo's; exact location: main bldg; building type: commercial/business work w/o permit; ; additional information: no inspection ever done on 200207242216;
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