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1216-1220 9Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1742034 2 units · 1 fl · 1908

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Sunset — not a forecast
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 1216-1220 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 1908
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 1908
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
Floors1
Year built1908
Total area3,107 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1742034
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Kamal H Taj-eldin 1998 Earl Ave San Bruno CA 94066
Last sale
—

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1220 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1218 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1216 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The 1216-1220 9th Avenue property, consisting of two residential units above a retail space, is a one-story multi-family residential building located in the Inner Sunset neighborhood and owned by the Taj-eldin Family Trust. Built in 1908, this mixed-use building has undergone several significant renovations, particularly in 2012-2013 when it underwent substantial improvements including the installation of a new sushi bar, restroom upgrades, and mechanical hood canopy replacement, with associated electrical and plumbing work totaling approximately $57,500. The building has maintained its restaurant uses, with current active ABC Type 41 and Health Department restaurant permits confirming its operation as a legitimate eating establishment within the Inner Sunset NCD.

Recent activity at the property has predominantly involved exterior maintenance and urban-related issues, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls throughout 2023-2024 regarding sidewalk conditions, graffiti, and other street-related matters. While there have been some fire complaints related to Shared Spaces and operating without a permit in 2020-2021, records indicate these were corrected, with the last noted fire complaint being resolved in January 2023. The building's mechanical systems were upgraded with a new electrical service panel in 2003 and various kitchen equipment installations and renovations in subsequent years. Regular routine inspections of the apartments were conducted in 1999 and 2002, showing no significant ongoing concerns regarding residential conditions. Current open 311 issues as of December 2024 include general service requests and an ongoing encampment situation nearby, though these are more related to the street environment than the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 1216-1220 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
41stpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 881 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 24%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1216-1220 9Th Ave event timeline

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2021
Fire Complaint Aug 05
Shared Spaces
Duplicate Complaint

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