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9 Grace St

South of Market, SF 94103 3509021 2 units · 2 fl · 1925

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 South of Market
At or below average
avg 3.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the South of Market average of 3.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 9 Grace St 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 1925
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
SLR
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 built1925
Total area4,987 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3509021
Ownership

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

Owner name
John J & Carole B Dolighan
Mailing address
Dolighan Carole B Trustee 9 Grace St San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
071520

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9 Grace St, San Francisco, CA 94103
12 Washburn St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

9 Grace Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood, owned by John J. & Carole B Dolighan and built in 1925. The most significant event in the building's recent history occurred in 2009 when it suffered major fire damage to its southeast corner, requiring extensive repairs including electrical work, plumbing updates, framing repairs, and various interior improvements totaling approximately $45,000. The fire incident led to multiple building violations, including issues with dry rot in second-floor joists and unauthorized modifications, though all these violations were officially abated by December 2009. The building underwent significant electrical system upgrades in 2009-2010, including replacement of damaged wiring and installation of new fixtures, along with plumbing improvements to address various code compliance issues.

More recently, the property has faced several infrastructure challenges, with multiple 311 calls in late 2024 regarding sidewalk defects, sewer vent issues, and debris accumulation. These calls indicate ongoing maintenance needs, particularly concerning exterior areas. A notable tenant buyout occurred in 2016 at the adjacent 10 Washburn Street address, involving two tenants and a payment of $140,000. The building's earlier history shows various improvements and modifications, including a 2002 accessibility renovation and electrical work in 1991, with some permits from the 1980s being marked as expired. The property has experienced routine urban challenges typical of its South of Market location, as evidenced by multiple recent complaints regarding street cleanliness and parking issues, though these are more related to the neighborhood environment than the building's condition itself.

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Risk rating

How 9 Grace St'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
59th percentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 176 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
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 (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 64.1%
Moderate concern 22.2%
Severe concern 13.7%
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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The story over time

9 Grace St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Apr 06
Date last observed: 01-apr-26; time last observed: 8.30 am to 4 pm; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling vacant structure; work w/o permit; work being done in dangerous manner;
Building Inspection Division
DBI ComplaintApr 01
Banning sound for 2 days from 2:30 to 4:00 pm. most probably working wi/out a permit.

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