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1242-1244 9Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1742028 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

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 1242-1244 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 1907
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 built1907
Total area2,828 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1742028
Ownership

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

Owner name
Barry B & Jacqueline A Capt
Mailing address
Barry B & Jacqueline A Capt 1350 Idlyberry Rd San Rafael CA 94903
Last sale
083013

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1242 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1244 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 1242-1244 9th Avenue in the Inner Sunset, owned by Barry B & Jacqueline A Capt, was constructed in 1907 and includes a ground-floor commercial space. The property has undergone significant renovations, most notably in 2011-2012 when the ground floor was converted from office to a dental office, requiring extensive improvements including electrical work (new outlets, lighting, and subpanel installation), plumbing modifications (including oxygen and nitrous oxide piping and sink installations), and sprinkler system adjustments. The building received a complete electrical upgrade in 2003, including new 400-amp service and rewiring, along with significant electrical improvements throughout the residential spaces.

Recent incidents of concern include a 2024 public health investigation (closed with assignment to district health inspector) and a sidewalk collapse in February 2023 that exposed a 6-inch deep hole around a PG&E utility vault. The building had one fire code violation issued in July 2017 regarding alarm system maintenance, which was subsequently abated. The property has experienced regular maintenance issues typical for the area, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls for sidewalk cleaning, illegal parking, and other general maintenance matters. While most historical permits and modifications suggest active maintenance and improvements to the property, prospective residents should note the building's mixed-use nature and recent infrastructure maintenance requirements.

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Risk rating

How 1242-1244 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
80th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 299 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
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.

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)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 80.9%
Moderate concern 14.4%
Severe concern 4.6%
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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1242-1244 9Th Ave event timeline

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2026
Plumbing Permit Mar 30
Work category: 1p; install new back flow preventer valve dental office.
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