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227-229 9Th St

South of Market, SF 94103 3729078 20 units · 4 fl · 1907

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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
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 227-229 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 1907
2 or more units
20 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
Units20
Floors4
Year built1907
Total area8,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3729078
Ownership

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

Owner name
San Francisco Realty Holdin
Mailing address
Kathryn Gordon 1228 Treat Ave San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
080317

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Included addresses

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227 09th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
790 Tehama St, San Francisco, CA 94103
229 09th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The 227-229 9th Street building, located in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood, is a four-story multi-family residential structure built in 1907, currently owned by San Francisco Realty Holdings. The building has undergone significant structural and safety improvements over the past decade, including compliance with the city's soft-story ordinance through permitted lateral upgrades in 2018, and substantial foundation work and ADA upgrades completed in 2014 at a cost of $45,000. Recent fire safety violations were recorded in July 2024, including issues with electrical/extension cords, exits/obstructions, change of use, exits/fire escapes, combustibles in a vacant building, fire extinguisher requirements, and general permit issues, though most of these were subsequently abated.

The property has experienced several maintenance and code compliance challenges over the years, particularly between 2000-2011, when multiple violations were documented regarding building safety, heat requirements, plumbing issues, and interior surface conditions. A fire incident in 2006 resulted in damage requiring repairs, and there were numerous complaints regarding unauthorized modifications, including unpermitted window replacements and bathroom/kitchen installations in 2010. Recent complaints from 2023-2024 indicate ongoing concerns, including a currently active complaint filed in December 2023 regarding vacant storefront conditions and previous complaints about broken appliances and security systems. The building has undergone various upgrades, including window replacements (2014), bathroom remodels (2014), electrical improvements, and plumbing work including sewer trap replacement (2011) and gas line repairs (2010). The most recent fire safety issues from 2023 suggest possible ongoing concerns with building maintenance and code compliance, though many earlier violations from previous years have been adequately addressed and abated.

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Risk rating

How 227-229 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
20th percentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 344 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
28%
No DBI
violation
72%
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.

Number of units

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 8.1%
Moderate concern 50.4%
Severe concern 41.5%
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

227-229 9Th St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 28
Garbage and debris
glass
311 RequestMay 24
Garbage and debris

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