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1846-1848 9Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 2045033 2 units · 2 fl · 1947

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 1846-1848 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 1947
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 built1947
Total area4,238 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2045033
Ownership

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

Owner name
Tommy Chee Fong Trust
Mailing address
Tommy Chee Fong, Trustee 1735 11Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
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1846 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1848 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1846-1848 9th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1947 and currently owned by the Tommy Chee Fong Trust. The building has undergone several significant modifications over its history, including a vertical and horizontal addition in 1991, removal of stucco and wood repair due to dry rot in 1992, and reroofing work the same year. In 2003, there was an electrical upgrade involving a 2/0 feeder and underground conversion, though this permit has since expired. Of particular note are multiple housing code violation complaints related to an allegedly illegal garage-level addition. Between 1996 and 2012, there were three separate complaints about an unauthorized two-bedroom unit charging $1600 in monthly rent, lacking proper utilities and reportedly being uninhabitable under California civil code.

The building's recent history has been marked by ongoing parking enforcement issues, with multiple 311 calls reporting sidewalk parking violations between 2018 and 2024, resulting in several citations being issued. There was also one noise complaint filed in 2021 regarding excessive noise, which was accepted by the department. The property has experienced various maintenance and compliance issues over the years, particularly regarding unauthorized unit modifications, though many of these historical complaints are no longer actively being pursued. The most recent building-related activity on record is from 2024, primarily focusing on parking enforcement matters.

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Risk rating

How 1846-1848 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
76th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 358 are predicted to be safer.

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

What's driving this score

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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 78.8%
Moderate concern 14.4%
Severe concern 6.8%
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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1846-1848 9Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint Mar 27
Combustible Materials
No Merit
Fire ComplaintMar 04
Uncategorized Complaint

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