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1794-1796 9Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 2041022 2 units · 2 fl · 1946

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 1794-1796 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 1946
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 built1946
Total area1,950 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2041022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hoogasian Jim
Mailing address
1794 9th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
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1796 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1794 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1794-1796 9th Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood, owned by Jim Hoogasian. The building was constructed in 1946 and is classified as a Flats & Duplex structure. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and safety improvements over the years, most notably a sequence of roofing work in 2007 and 2014, with expenditures of $6,900 and $5,000 respectively. An important electrical upgrade was completed in 2003, featuring an underground service conversion and a 125-amp main service upgrade with two meters and eight circuits. Historical records indicate earthquake-related repairs were performed in 1990, including stucco repairs and anchor bolt installations, though these permits have since expired.

Recent activity at the property has primarily involved routine municipal service calls. The most significant recent issues include a pavement defect repair completed in September 2024 and a sidewalk parking violation that resulted in a citation in December 2024. The building's surrounding area has experienced various street maintenance needs between 2020 and 2024, including multiple instances of illegal postings (noted in 2021), hazardous materials cleanup (2022 and 2020), and general street cleaning requirements. While these external issues have been consistently addressed and resolved by municipal services, they appear to be more related to the neighborhood environment than the building's maintenance or habitability. The property's documented history suggests regular maintenance and upgrading of essential systems, with no recorded building code violations or safety concerns directly impacting the structure itself.

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Risk rating

How 1794-1796 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
88th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 179 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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 severity forecast
No violation 81.4%
Moderate concern 13.0%
Severe concern 5.6%
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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1794-1796 9Th Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request Dec 07
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestMar 27
Garbage and debris

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