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1647-1649 9Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1934008 2 units · 2 fl · 1962

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 1647-1649 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 1962
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
Floors2
Year built1962
Total area3,020 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1934008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kathleen Lum 2001 Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Kathleen Lum Trustee 1649 9Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
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1647 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1649 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1647-1649 9th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood, owned by Kathleen Lum 2001 Lvg Tr, was constructed in 1962 and has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the past decades. Most notably, between 2011-2012, the property underwent extensive bathroom remodeling in both units, including plumbing upgrades, installation of new fixtures, and electrical work such as adding recessed lighting. The building has seen consistent maintenance and upgrades, including a complete window replacement (16 vinyl windows) in 2009, reroofing in 2006, and an underground electrical service conversion in 2003. A building complaint was filed in March 2022 regarding unpermitted work, though this case was quickly abated within one day.

Recent maintenance history shows the property has experienced some service-related incidents, including a flooding issue in April 2021 that was resolved by PUC Sewer Operations. There were also several public works requests in 2021-2022 related to street and sidewalk cleaning, though these were generally not directly related to the building's condition. The most recent building improvement was completed in 2012 with comprehensive bathroom renovations across both units. The property appears well-maintained overall, with regular updates to essential systems, though the presence of unpermitted work in early 2022 merits noting as a recent exception, despite its prompt abatement.

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Risk rating

How 1647-1649 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
43th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 851 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Neighborhood location

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Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 71.9%
Moderate concern 20.0%
Severe concern 8.1%
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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1647-1649 9Th Ave event timeline

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2025
Plumbing Permit Nov 20
Work category: 1p; reroute water lines at kitchen. replace hose bibb
Issued
Electrical PermitOct 28
Add additional plugs in kitchen and remove all knob and tube thru-out unit.

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