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1377-1379 9Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1764016 4 units · 3 fl · 1907

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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
Above average
avg 1.1
12
FewerMore

This building has 12 novs (7y), above the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1377-1379 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
4 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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area4,881 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1764016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lkch Llc
Mailing address
Lydia Fong 525 34Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
062911

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Included addresses

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1377 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1377 A 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1379 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1377-1379 9th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood, owned by Lkch LLC, has a complex history dating back to its 1907 construction. Most notably, in 2009 the property underwent significant changes when a top-floor non-conforming kitchen and door were removed from the stairway, and related electrical and plumbing work was conducted to cap utilities in the former illegal kitchen area; this followed inspection reports that documented hazardous conditions and multiple code violations. The building has required consistent maintenance, particularly regarding the roof, with reroofing work completed in both 2013 and 2014 at costs of $8,000 and $3,800 respectively. A fire safety issue was documented in August 2015 regarding blocked exits, though this was corrected by September of the same year. Earlier maintenance work included sidewalk repairs in 2003, and in the early 1990s, custom casework installation work was completed. The most recent recorded incident related to the property was a 2019 311 call about graffiti on a nearby transit shelter platform, which was subsequently resolved. While the building’s most serious code violations appear to have been addressed, the property’s history reveals a pattern of requiring periodic maintenance and compliance updates, particularly in the late 2000s.

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Risk rating

How 1377-1379 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
11th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1329 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
53%
No DBI
violation
47%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 27.8%
Moderate concern 21.0%
Severe concern 51.3%
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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1377-1379 9Th Ave event timeline

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2025
Building Violation (NOV) Nov 19
Building violation
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Building Violation (NOV)Nov 19
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