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2950 Van Ness Ave

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0478014 12 units · 3 fl · 1925

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Russian Hill — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2950 Van Ness Ave 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
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1925
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units12
Floors3
Year built1925
Total area9,045 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0478014
Ownership

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

Mailing address
831 Crane Ave Foster City CA 94404
Last sale
April 23, 2013

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Initial analysis

2950 Van Ness Avenue is a 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building located in Russian Hill, owned by C & L Capital Group LLC. Built in 1925, the property has undergone significant safety upgrades in recent years, including a mandatory seismic soft-story retrofit completed in 2019 (Tier 3), and a major $24,200 fire alarm system upgrade in 2024 to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas. The building's infrastructure has been maintained with multiple boiler system updates, including the latest replacement completed in 2020, though there have been some permit renewal issues as noted in 2018 complaints.

The property has experienced various maintenance and safety-related issues over the years, particularly during the early 2000s when multiple heat and fire safety violations were recorded, including problems with the heating system and fire escape ladder. More recent concerns include a 2024 complaint about blistered, peeling paint on the building's north face. The building's common areas have had past lighting issues, particularly noted in complaints from 2012, and there was a notable incident in 2014 involving heating system problems that required intervention. The property has maintained active compliance with safety regulations, as evidenced by the prompt resolution of fire code violations and regular maintenance of essential systems. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to external issues such as parking violations, graffiti, and street cleaning matters rather than building-specific problems.

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Risk rating

How 2950 Van Ness Ave'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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
20thpercentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 906 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
40%
No DBI
violation
60%
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 risk forecast
High failure risk 60%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2950 Van Ness Ave event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint Jul 13
Date last observed: 12-jul-26; exact location: side bldg; building type: residence/dwelling dilapidated structure; other housing; ; additional information: peeling/damaged paint (as seen from the road) on the north face elevations of the building. no access is needed as it can be viewed from across the street;
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