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1338-1340 9Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1763034 2 units · 2 fl · 1933

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 1338-1340 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 1933
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 built1933
Total area3,300 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1763034
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lee Family Trust
Mailing address
Su Lam Lee, Trustee 1338 9Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
043098

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1338 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1340 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located at 1338-1340 9th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood was constructed in 1933 and currently holds the property class designation of Flat & Store 4 units or less, owned by the Lee Family Trust. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep of essential systems, including a significant reroofing project in 2007 costing $7,500, along with earlier roofing work in 1993 and window installations in 1984 and 1987. More recently, there have been two notable sidewalk-related issues: a pavement defect reported in December 2024 that is currently in progress, and a missing side sewer vent cover in March 2020 that was resolved.

The property has experienced recurring issues with graffiti, particularly affecting the commercial portion of the building, with the most recent incident occurring in February 2024. Between 2020 and 2024, there were multiple incidents involving graffiti, including two specific cases in 2021 and a series of other maintenance and safety-related matters such as street cleaning, a damaged parking meter, and illegal parking incidents. The building's maintenance record suggests attention to structural elements, though the frequency of graffiti incidents over recent years may be of note. The property has undergone various maintenance works over the decades, with particular attention paid to roofing and window improvements, while recent years have seen more focus on addressing external factors affecting the property and surrounding area.

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Risk rating

How 1338-1340 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
50th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 746 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 80.5%
Moderate concern 14.0%
Severe concern 5.5%
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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