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1254 9Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1742025 2 units · 2 fl · 1906

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 1254 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
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1906
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area2,872 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1742025
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1676 Creekview Ct Petaluma CA 94954
Last sale
101994

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Initial analysis

The property at 1254 9th Avenue, located in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood, is a two-unit multi-family residential building with ground-floor retail space, built in 1906 and currently owned by 1254 9th Avenue LLC. The building's maintenance history shows several improvements over the years, including a significant 2012 cosmetic remodel of an existing clothing boutique, which included ADA-compliant upgrades, electrical enhancements, new flooring, and painting work costing $21,300. Additional electrical improvements were made in January 2013 with the installation of new lights and outlets, while a reroofing project permitted in 2006 is listed as expired and may require verification of completion. A sidewalk permit was issued in 2003, though the specific scope of this work is not detailed in the records.

Recent history of the property has been marked by several quality-of-life concerns, particularly in 2023-2024, with multiple noise complaints related to amplified sound and electronics, with three open noise complaints registered between July and August 2024. The building's surrounding area has experienced recurring issues with illegal postings, driveway blockages (documented in 2022 and 2023), and occasional street maintenance matters including overgrown trees (2019), sidewalk obstruction from merchandise (2015), and graffiti incidents (2014). While many of these incidents have been resolved through official channels, the persistence of recent noise complaints suggests an ongoing concern. The property's maintenance record shows regular attention to building improvements, though the status of the 2006 roof work and the nature of the 2003 sidewalk permit might warrant further inquiry for complete clarity on these projects.

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Risk rating

How 1254 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
45th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 821 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 76.4%
Moderate concern 16.5%
Severe concern 7.2%
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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