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1659-1661 9Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1934010 2 units · 2 fl · 1938

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Sunset — not a forecast
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 1659-1661 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 1938
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1938
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1938
Total area2,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1934010
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Brian Baker 1251 Wiltshire Dr Moscow ID 83843
Last sale

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1659 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1661 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 1659-1661 9th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood, managed by Ninety-two Properties LLC, was constructed in 1938 and features two stories. The building's maintenance and improvements over the years include a significant electrical upgrade in 2003 with the installation of a 200-amp main service and underground service conversion, and the addition of vinyl siding in 1989. A street space permit was also issued in 2013.

Recent incidents around the property, particularly over the past two years, have primarily involved parking-related issues, with multiple reports of vehicles parking on the sidewalk and abandoned vehicles in the area. Notably, there have been several reports (September and December 2023) of sidewalk parking involving a black Mercedes vehicle, though officers were unable to locate the vehicle upon inspection. A pavement defect has been reported near the property as of March 2024 and remains open. Administrative records show several abandoned vehicle complaints between 2021 and 2024, with most cases resulting in officers being unable to locate the vehicle upon arrival, though one case in December 2022 noted the vehicle complied with parking regulations. Additional non-parking related incidents include a Christmas tree removal request in January 2021, which was successfully completed, and one parking violation involving a grey VW GTI in November 2020, which resulted in enforcement action.

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Risk rating

How 1659-1661 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
75thpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 373 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 13%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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