9 Grace St, San Francisco, CA 94103

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.