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1835-1837 9Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 2046005 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 1835-1837 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 area2,820 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2046005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gary & Christine Scoma Revo
Mailing address
Gary & Christine Scoma, Tru 23 Thorsson Ct Novato CA 94947
Last sale
031120

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1835 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1837 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The properties at 1835-1837 9th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood comprise a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1962, currently owned by the Gary & Christine Scoma Revocable Trust. The building has undergone several significant renovations in recent years, with the most substantial work occurring in 2022, including garage improvements (sheetrock, lighting, electrical work, and water heater replacement) costing $40,000, and a concrete retaining wall replacement with new steps valued at $20,000. These improvements followed previous major renovations in 2020 and 2019, both involving kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical updates, and plumbing work, each costing approximately $50,000. The building's mechanical systems were notably upgraded in 2008 with the replacement of two forced air furnaces.

Historically, there was a concerning incident in January 2011 when mold, mildew, and potential sewer gas issues were reported in one of the bathrooms, though records indicate this complaint was promptly addressed within five days. Other documented issues have been primarily related to exterior maintenance and street cleaning, such as graffiti in 2011 and various street cleaning matters in 2018 and 2013, which were all resolved. Recent improvements suggest ongoing maintenance and upgrading of building systems, with particular attention paid to water-related infrastructure, as evidenced by multiple water heater replacements and bathroom renovations over the past five years. The property's electrical system received significant attention in 2004 with an underground service conversion to accommodate two meters and 150-amp service.

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Risk rating

How 1835-1837 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
99th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 15 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
95%
No DBI
violation
5%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building age

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

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 91.1%
Moderate concern 7.1%
Severe concern 1.8%
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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1835-1837 9Th Ave event timeline

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

2022
Plumbing Permit May 20
Work category: 1p; swapping 2 water heater or water heater replacement
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Electrical PermitApr 19
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