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1249 9Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1741009 2 units · 2 fl · 1904

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 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 1249 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 1904
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 built1904
Total area1,830 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1741009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sadie Jacobs Living Trust
Mailing address
Sadie Jacobs Ttee 1249 9Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
050921

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1249 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1249 A 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1249 9th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1904, currently owned by the Sadie Jacobs Living Trust. The property underwent significant renovations in 2008, including comprehensive remodeling of kitchens and bathrooms in both units, installation of new cabinets and appliances, as well as electrical upgrades, with the total renovation cost amounting to $29,000. This major renovation work was followed by several completion permits in 2009 for plumbing and electrical systems, including the replacement of two gas furnace systems and a water heater, with the electrical work involving substantial circuit additions for various systems throughout both units. There is also historical documentation from 1983 regarding plans to underpin the north side of the building, though this permit was ultimately cancelled.

In recent years, the property has experienced numerous parking-related issues, with multiple complaints recorded in 2023-2024 regarding vehicles blocking driveways and parking on sidewalks. These parking violations have generally been resolved through enforcement actions, though some cases resulted in officers being unable to locate the offending vehicles. Other recent activities include a resolved illegal posting case in June 2023 and a street cleaning matter in April 2023. The most recent planning record (status: Closed - Informational) indicates a proposal to transfer the property from residential to commercial use, though no current application or approval appears in the records.

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Risk rating

How 1249 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
73th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 403 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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 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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.5%
Moderate concern 12.7%
Severe concern 5.7%
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

1249 9Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Feb 08
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestFeb 04
Parking on sidewalk

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