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9 Belcher St

Duboce Triangle, SF 94114 3537085 4 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 Duboce Triangle
Above average
avg 2.3
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Duboce Triangle average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 9 Belcher 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 1900
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,475 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3537085
Ownership

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

Owner name
Davis Alex Henry
Mailing address
120 Hazelwood Ave San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
101311

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449 Duboce Ave, San Francisco, CA 94114
9 Belcher St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 9 Belcher Street in the Duboce Triangle, owned by Alex Henry Davis, has experienced several maintenance issues and violations over the past few years. Most notably, in late 2022 through early 2023, there were significant problems with bathroom flooding, ceiling bubbling, and potential mold growth, with reports indicating the landlord suggested painting over the mold. The building has undergone multiple stair and railing repairs between 2016-2018, including issues with dry rot and a lack of proper permits for repairs to the front stairs and rear stairway. In 2016, the property faced serious maintenance challenges including damaged siding, lead paint hazards, and various building code violations that required multiple permits and repairs totaling several thousand dollars.

The property's maintenance history shows ongoing infrastructure work, including a complete reroofing in 2011, replacement of the house trap and sewer line, and several stairway repairs. Building safety concerns have been addressed through various permits, including lead paint remediation and stair repairs, though some violations were noted for improper permits and fire safety compliance. Recent records from late 2024 and early 2025 show street-level issues such as graffiti (both offensive and non-offensive), parking violations, and garbage concerns, though these are primarily external to the building itself. Two alarm activations with no fire incidents were recorded, and there have been no civilian injuries reported in any incidents. While many of the historical violations have been resolved, the recent water intrusion and mold issues from 2022-2023 suggest continuing maintenance challenges within the property.

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Risk rating

How 9 Belcher 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
34th percentile

Out of 287 buildings in this neighborhood, 189 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
62%
No DBI
violation
38%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 39.9%
Moderate concern 34.7%
Severe concern 25.4%
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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9 Belcher St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 08
Encampment
Encampment
311 RequestMar 13
Garbage and debris

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