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1574 9Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1854020A 2 units · 2 fl · 1988

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 1574 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 1988
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1988
Total area3,276 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1854020A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Naito Jane H
Mailing address
2491 Sierra Blvd Sacramento CA 95828
Last sale
122004

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Initial analysis

1574 9th Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood, constructed in 1988 following the demolition of a previous single-family dwelling on the site. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent permitted work filed in October 2021 involving living room expansion, laundry and storage renovation, and installation of radiant heating with a new combination water heater, valued at $40,000. Earlier improvements included a complete reroofing project in 2005 ($11,400), and two major interior remodels: a kitchen and dining room renovation in 2004 ($30,000), and a first-floor rear portion conversion in 2002 ($25,000) which included the addition of a den and bathroom.

The building's infrastructure has been regularly maintained, with plumbing upgrades including a sewer trap replacement and vent work in 2011, and electrical improvements comprising kitchen wiring relocation and recessed lighting installation in 2005, along with a garage conversion project in 2003 that added living space. In 2011, the property underwent work to address street space and sidewalk conditions. The building has been part of a proposed subdivision project, with closed planning records indicating a variance request regarding minimum lot width, though the developer is listed as "None fNone." Recent property management issues have been documented through 311 calls, including a driveway blocking incident (October 2024), pavement defect (June 2024), and waste management concerns (October 2019), though these are primarily related to external building management rather than structural or safety issues. The property appears to be well-maintained from a structural and systems perspective, with regular updates to major systems and documented permits for all significant improvements.

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Risk rating

How 1574 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
96th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 60 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 88.4%
Moderate concern 8.8%
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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The story over time

1574 9Th Ave event timeline

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

2021
Building Permit Oct 20
1/f: existing living room expansion. existing laundry and storage renovation. new radiant heat with new combo water heater.
$40,000 · Cancelled

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