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1257 9Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1741011 5 units · 3 fl · 1906

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 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 1257 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 1906
2 or more units
5 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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area3,240 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1741011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Perry Leland H Trustee
Mailing address
James A & Linda Perry Suc T 1257 9Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
091796

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Initial analysis

The three-story, five-unit multi-family residential building at 1257 9th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood, owned by Perry Leland H Trustee, was constructed in 1906 and has undergone several significant improvements over the years. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory seismic upgrade in 2017 as a Tier 3 soft-story structure, involving the installation of new shearwalls, foundations, and other structural improvements at a cost of $120,000. Recent maintenance includes the installation of new aluminum-clad wood windows in 2019 and plumbing work to replace leaking drains and downspouts in 2018. The building received a comprehensive fire safety inspection in December 2007, which identified multiple issues including problems with fire escape ladders, obstructions, smoke enclosure doors, and alarm systems - all of which were resolved by January 2008.

The property has undergone various maintenance and improvement projects over its history, including a roof replacement (1991), vinyl siding installation (1990), and code compliance upgrades (1983). Recent activity around the building has primarily consisted of parking-related issues, with multiple complaints about illegal parking and damaged parking meters in the vicinity between 2023 and 2024. While there are no active building violations or complaints on record, the concentration of parking enforcement issues suggests ongoing challenges in the immediate area, though these are external to the building itself. The most recent building-related work appears to have been completed satisfactorily, with a Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) issued for the soft-story retrofit work.

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Risk rating

How 1257 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
25th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1120 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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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 38.1%
Moderate concern 18.0%
Severe concern 43.9%
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

1257 9Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Mar 13
There appears to be interior construction happening at 1257 9th ave without any permit posted.the workers keep the front door closed and a large amount of construction dust is coming outside during the work.this has been happening repeatedly and is affecting neighbors.please have an inspector check if proper permits are in place. (311 sr 101003664925)
Building Inspection Division
Plumbing PermitJan 29
Install furnace

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