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1800-1802 9Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 2045042A 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
Above average
avg 1.1
7
FewerMore

This building has 7 novs (7y), above the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1800-1802 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 area2,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2045042A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lam Chiu Hung
Mailing address
1802 9th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
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1800 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1802 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1800-1802 9th Avenue is a two-story, two-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood, constructed in 1947 and currently owned by Lam Chiu Hung. The building has faced significant safety and maintenance issues in recent years, most notably concerning its rear stairs, which became the subject of multiple violations and complaints in 2022. In June 2022, multiple violations were issued regarding unsafe stairs, fire safety equipment, smoke and carbon monoxide alarm requirements, and lead ordinance compliance. A particularly serious complaint filed on June 16, 2022, described the rear stairs as literally falling down and not safe for egress, prompting subsequent repair work including a $22,000 rear stair replacement project initiated in November 2023, followed by additional permit modifications in April 2024 to address required setbacks.

The building has a history of various maintenance and safety concerns dating back to 2018 when two back bedrooms reportedly lacked heat. Earlier improvements include a complete electrical system upgrade in 2003 with underground service conversion and 125A main service upgrade, and reroofing work completed in 2008. A complaint about the rear exterior stairs' condition was filed in July 2022, which was marked as not active. The property has also been subject to multiple 311 calls regarding street cleaning and maintenance issues, with the most recent being for garbage and debris in December 2024, though these external issues are separate from the building's internal conditions. The required stair replacement work was officially recognized by the Planning Department under Zoning Bulletin 4 as necessary for compliance with second means of egress requirements.

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Risk rating

How 1800-1802 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
33th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1000 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 65.9%
Moderate concern 24.0%
Severe concern 10.2%
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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1800-1802 9Th Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request Oct 01
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311 RequestAug 25
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