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2043-2045 9Th Ave

Golden Gate Heights, SF 94116 2129011 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 Golden Gate Heights
At or below average
avg 1.0
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Golden Gate Heights average of 1.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2043-2045 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
RH1
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 area2,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2129011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Choy Family Lvg Tr
Mailing address
William & Phyllis Choy, Tru 1774 29Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
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2043 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
2045 09th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 2043-2045 9th Avenue in Golden Gate Heights, owned by the Choy Family Living Trust, has undergone several significant maintenance and safety improvements since its construction in 1947. Most recently, in 2021, a complaint was filed regarding chipping paint around a window with possible lead concerns, though this case is currently listed as not active. The building's electrical system received a substantial upgrade in 2017, with the installation of a 200-amp service with two meters, representing a significant modernization of the building's infrastructure. Earlier structural work includes the replacement of a deteriorated wood retaining wall in 2004, which involved installing pressure-treated wood posts every 6 feet at a cost of $15,000, and attempted repairs to dry rot and stucco replacement in 2002, which unfortunately resulted in an expired permit.

The property has been subject to numerous parking-related issues in the surrounding area, with multiple reports of illegal parking between 2022 and 2023, though most of these incidents resulted in officers being unable to locate the offending vehicles. Additionally, there is an open maintenance issue from June 2022 regarding a damaged tree on the property. Between 2018 and 2022, there were several reports of abandoned vehicles in the vicinity, though in each case the vehicles were gone by the time authorities arrived to investigate. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues over the years, the most significant recent concern appears to be the potential lead paint hazard from 2021, which should be noted for its possible implications on resident safety.

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Risk rating

How 2043-2045 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
28th percentile

Out of 32 buildings in this neighborhood, 23 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 37.5%
Moderate concern 40.7%
Severe concern 21.8%
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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2043-2045 9Th Ave event timeline

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2026
Building Permit Apr 14
Re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
$7,500 · Complete

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