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104 9Th St

South of Market, SF 94103 3509043

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in South of Market
Above average
avg 3.3
15
FewerMore

This building has 15 novs (7y), above the South of Market average of 3.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 104 9Th 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 unknown
2 or more units
? units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
C3S
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units
Floors
Year built
Total area
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3509043
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mission Smartspace Senior L
Mailing address
Attn: Patrick C Kennedy 1321 Mission St Ste 101 San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
062618

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Included addresses

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1321 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103
104 09th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1301 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The property at 104 9th Street, currently managed by Mission Smartspace Senior L, is a mixed-use building constructed in 1926, consisting of 2 residential units within a larger 15+ unit apartment structure. Recent significant issues include a September 2024 plumbing emergency involving non-functioning toilets that required attention as well as a November 2023 water intrusion incident affecting multiple apartments, elevator problems, and various fire safety compliance issues throughout 2024. The building underwent substantial improvements between 2014-2017, including the installation of fire safety systems, sprinklers, and solar panels, with a major tenant improvement project for a coffee shop and bar completed in 2015. Multiple fire code violations were recorded in both 2023 and 2024, including issues with elevator systems, sprinkler/standpipe systems, and various safety requirements. The building has experienced recurring elevator malfunctions, with documented incidents in 2023 and 2024, and most recently had violations issued in 2024 for various fire safety systems maintenance and documentation requirements, including concerns about doors, electrical systems, and emergency power systems.

The property underwent significant development activity in the years leading up to 2023, including the installation of a new coffee shop, bar, and various commercial improvements, along with major electrical and plumbing upgrades. Recent improvements include the installation of a new exterior sign "The Margot" in 2023 and various maintenance works. The building's history shows a pattern of maintenance and system upgrade work, particularly related to fire safety systems, plumbing infrastructure, and electrical systems, though recent years have been marked by more frequent maintenance issues requiring intervention. Recent housing inspection complaints from 2023-2024 indicate plumbing, elevator, and fire safety system concerns, though many of these issues have been addressed through subsequent corrections or abatement notices. The property has also experienced several false alarms and system malfunctions related to fire safety equipment, though no fires with reported injuries have occurred.

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Risk rating

How 104 9Th 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
19th percentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 348 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
26%
No DBI
violation
74%
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.

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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 57.6%
Moderate concern 28.4%
Severe concern 14.0%
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

104 9Th St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Mar 26
1 of 2 elevators not working almost 2 yrs. management's attempts to fix every few months but never lasts more than a few days. offline 99% of 2 yrs i¿ve lived here. many ada in building. when 2nd elevator has problems, they are forced to sit in lobby all night. (recently all day till 9pm. eventually management eventually got them cheaprooms
Housing Inspection Services
DBI ComplaintMar 18
This is the 6th time the elevator has broken down. this is a 12 story building. i live on the 8th floor and am an amputee who uses a wheelchair. this leaves me stranded in my apartment and is not safe in case of any kind of emergency

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