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1434 9Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1845037 4 units · 2 fl · 1926

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 1434 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 1926
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Floors2
Year built1926
Total area3,940 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1845037
Ownership

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

Owner name
Martin Clifford P&Betty A T
Mailing address
Gaetani Realty Inc 4444 Geary Bl San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
040398

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Initial analysis

The four-unit multi-family residential building at 1434 9th Ave in the Inner Sunset, owned by Martin Clifford P & Betty A T, was constructed in 1926 and is classified as a two-story apartment building. The property has undergone several significant inspections and repairs over the years, with the most recent building-related activity being a tree root damage complaint affecting the sidewalk, reported in October 2023. A notable cluster of violations was documented in March 2002 related to safety and maintenance issues, including egress obstructions, fire safety concerns, and the need for painting, all of which were resolved by May 2002. The building underwent repairs in 2010 to address issues with rear stairs, damaged paint, and fire-rated materials in the garage, following a routine inspection that same year. Earlier maintenance records show reroofing work completed in 1995 and an electrical upgrade to a 200-amp PG&E underground service in 2005, though this permit has since expired. There have been several sewer-related issues on record, with incidents reported in 2014 and 2009, as well as a sewage backup in July 2010. The property has maintained a record of completing routine inspections, with the most recent violations primarily focused on building safety and fire code compliance. Walking through the exterior maintenance history, there have been documented issues with the sidewalk area, including defects in 2014, a blocked sidewalk in 2020, and various tree-related concerns, indicating ongoing attention may be needed in these areas.

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Risk rating

How 1434 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
25th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1120 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Number of units

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

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Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 39.0%
Moderate concern 18.9%
Severe concern 42.1%
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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