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1290 9Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1742018 7 units · 2 fl · 1930

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 1290 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 1930
2 or more units
7 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
Units7
Floors2
Year built1930
Total area7,640 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1742018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Goldman Family Revoc Tr 200
Mailing address
Bruce Goldman, Trustee Po Box 1417 Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale
121802

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Included addresses

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750 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
1290 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
756 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The 7-unit multi-family residential building at 1290 9th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood, owned by the Goldman Family Revocable Trust, was constructed in 1930 and features two stories plus commercial space. The property has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past decade, with the most recent work including renovations to the front service counter in 2021 ($6,000), the installation of a sub-panel and additional electrical systems in 2022, and multiple plumbing upgrades. A major retail renovation occurred in 2011, converting a former salon space with an $80,000 improvement including new partitions, fitting rooms, and sales infrastructure. The building has demonstrated regular maintenance of essential systems, including a sewer replacement in 2009, handwashing sink installations in 2015 and 2022, and electrical system upgrades.

The property has experienced some environmental challenges in recent months, with multiple 311 calls regarding garbage and debris (December 2024) and issues with lifted sidewalk tree roots (January 2025). However, most of these cases have been resolved through city services. A fire complaint regarding Shared Spaces was filed and dismissed as having no merit in January 2023. Historical records show one building complaint in 2009 regarding construction dust affecting the public sidewalk, which was promptly addressed. The building's recent permit history indicates ongoing investment in maintaining and improving both residential and commercial spaces, with particular attention to electrical, plumbing, and structural systems over the past decade.

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Risk rating

How 1290 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
11th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1329 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
53%
No DBI
violation
47%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 33.2%
Moderate concern 35.7%
Severe concern 31.1%
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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1290 9Th Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 27
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transit shelter platform
311 RequestMay 27
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