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1607 9Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1934001A 2 units · 1 fl · 1922

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 1607 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 1922
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors1
Year built1922
Total area1,650 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1934001A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Amy Lauer 2007 Trust
Mailing address
Amy Lauer, Trustee 1 Kelly Ln Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale
120913

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1607 A 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1607 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1607 9th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood is a 2-unit, 1-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1922 and currently owned by the Amy Lauer 2007 Trust. The building underwent significant improvements between 2007-2015, including the conversion of a ground floor storage area into a habitable studio unit in 2007 ($40,000), bathroom remodeling on the second floor in 2008 ($15,000), and installation of new vinyl sidings in 2015 ($9,000). Key infrastructure upgrades included the installation of a 1.4 kW solar PV system in 2009, separate gas lines in 2008, and electrical system improvements including underground service conversion and new meters in 2003.

Recent maintenance and safety issues have occurred, including a sewage backup in March 2023 and several instances of driveway blocking that resulted in citations (most recently in April 2023). The building experienced a tree-related incident requiring attention in June 2023, and there have been multiple instances of graffiti and street cleaning issues noted in 2024. There was a historical complaint in 1998 regarding unpermitted window installations, though this was promptly addressed within two weeks. The property's recent 311 calls primarily relate to external issues such as street cleaning, utility maintenance, and parking enforcement, rather than building-specific concerns. The building's documented history shows regular maintenance and improvements over the years, with no recorded active building code violations or persistent safety concerns.

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Risk rating

How 1607 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
59th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 612 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Building age

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

Neighborhood location

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 78.6%
Moderate concern 15.7%
Severe concern 5.7%
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

1607 9Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Mar 12
Reroofing, torch down
$9,800 · Complete

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