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1378-1380 9Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1763024 2 units · 2 fl · 1911

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 1378-1380 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 1911
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 built1911
Total area3,450 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1763024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lan Ing Chao Tr
Mailing address
Chao Lan Ing,applebaum Joha 1378 9Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
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1378 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1380 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1378-1380 9th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood is a two-story, mixed-use building constructed in 1911, containing two residential units and commercial space. The building has undergone regular maintenance, with recent improvements including plumbing upgrades in early 2024 (water heater and prep sink installation) and ongoing works as of February 2024 for floor modifications and ceiling panel replacements. The roof has been maintained with multiple reroofing projects recorded in 1996, 2010, and 2021, demonstrating consistent upkeep of this critical building component.

The commercial portion of the building has a history of restaurant use, with various health and ABC referrals processed for the establishment, most recently under the name "Jamie's Place." Notably, there was a building complaint filed in April 2022 regarding an unpermitted sign installation that remains in "Open" status. Safety maintenance record includes resolved fire safety issues in late 2020 concerning hood/duct service and extinguishers, as well as a plumbing incident in 2010 involving drainage issues that was promptly addressed. The property has undergone infrastructure improvements including new electrical installation in 2004 (hallway lighting) and sidewalk repairs in 2003. Recent permits indicate continuing investment in property maintenance and compliance with current building codes.

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Risk rating

How 1378-1380 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
67th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 493 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 72.1%
Moderate concern 25.1%
Severe concern 2.8%
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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1378-1380 9Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint May 19
Work without permit. structure built in back yard, extension of building footprint. concern about close proxmitity of structure to neighboring building in regards to setbacks, fire safety, privacy, light/air impact & zoning violations.
Building Inspection Division
DBI ComplaintMay 18
Date last observed: 16-may-26; time last observed: 12:18 pm; exact location: roof; building type: commercial/business work w/o permit; structural problems; work being done in dangerous manner; other building; ; additional information: new roofed and partially enclosed rear-yard structure under construction adjacent to neighboring commercial office windows.”;

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