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2975 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109

1
Complaints
0
Fire Incidents
49
311 Calls
9
Permits

Risk Assessment

27
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Presidio Heights with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 27% chance of no major maintenance issues.
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The 21-unit multi-family residential building at 2975 Van Ness Avenue, built in 1925 and currently owned by 2975 Van Ness Ave LLC, has undergone significant recent renovations and currently faces several maintenance issues. In 2019-2020, nine units (3, 5, 6, 9, 11, and 15) received substantial upgrades including kitchen and bathroom rehabs, washer/dryer installations, and electrical improvements, with completed plumbing work totaling over $300,000. The building has an active fire safety concern, as evidenced by a filed permit in July 2024 to upgrade the fire alarm system to current codes (NFPA 72, 2022), including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas, following violations issued in March 2024 related to the alarm system maintenance and UL certification.

Recent building maintenance issues include two active complaints from 2024 regarding exterior problems: a missing bracket and paint deterioration on the north face of the building (2024 complaint #202431584), and disrepair of the window corbel (2024 complaint #202427644). The building's soft-story retrofit has been completed and certified, demonstrating structural compliance. Historical concerns have included various fire safety violations between 2011 and 2024, though most have been promptly corrected, and there was a one-time pest issue (bed bugs) reported in 2008.

The property has received multiple 311 calls throughout 2024 primarily related to street cleaning and maintenance, indicating ongoing attention to exterior upkeep. The building is currently undergoing preparations for a ground-floor expansion project to add 6 dwelling units, as indicated by planning records showing CEQA clearance and planning approval, which may impact the property in the coming months. While many interior units have been upgraded with modern amenities, the recent fire safety violations and exterior maintenance issues suggest areas requiring ongoing attention.

Last updated: January 17, 2025
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Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Marina.

Building Characteristics

Total units 21
Year built 1925
Total area 12891 sq ft
Floors 2
Tax Abatements None
Building Class A15 - Apartment 15 Units or more
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Key Building Statistics

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Building Complaints
Number of complaints filed with the Department of Building Inspection in the last 7 years.
4
Code Violations
Building code violations issued by DBI in the last 7 years.
0
Fire Incidents
Total number of fire incidents reported at this building.
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DBI Director Hearings
Number of Director's Hearings held by DBI in the last 7 years.
49
311 Calls
Number of 311 calls for this building.
0
Fire Injuries
Number of fire injuries reported by SFFD.
9
Building Permits
Number of building permits issued by DBI.

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2975 Van Ness Ave Landlord Information

Ownership Data

Ownership data from the Secured Roll (property tax) provided by the SF Assessor-Recorder.

NameAddress
2975 Van Ness Ave LlcSteven C. Thrower 1 Bush St Ste 900 San Francisco CA 94104

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2975 Van Ness Ave Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1979
Units
More than 1 unit
Rent Board Registration
Not applicable
Additional Info
N/A
Year BuiltUnitsRent Board RegistrationAdditional Info
Before 1979 >1 unit N/A N/A

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311 Housing Complaints

The table below shows the 311 housing complaints received regarding the conditions at 2975 Van Ness Ave, as well as requests for service nearby.

OpenedCategoryResponsible AgencyRequest TypeRequest DetailsStatus
2025-07-20 19:55:50+00:00 General Request Recology - Abandonedpublic_worksbsm complaint Closed
2025-06-28 19:01:02+00:00 Graffiti Private PW - Street and Environmental Servicesnot_offensivebuilding_residential Closed
2025-06-07 17:59:21+00:00 Sidewalk and Curb PW - Street Use and Mappingsidewalk_defectcollapsed_sidewalk Closed
2025-05-12 18:40:19+00:00 Graffiti Private PW - Street and Environmental Servicesnot_offensivebuilding_residential Closed
2025-05-10 16:44:28+00:00 Sidewalk and Curb PW - Street Use and Mappingsidewalk_defectcollapsed_sidewalk Closed
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DBI Complaints

Complaints received by the Department of Building Inspection.

Date FiledDate AbatedAssigned DivisionComplaint DescriptionStatusLink
2024-12-03 00:00:00+00:002025-03-05 00:00:00+00:00Housing Inspection ServicesDate last observed: 02-dec-24; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling dilapidated structure; ; additional information: exterior north face of the building has a bracket missing and paint is falling off.; Not Active View on DBI
2024-08-21 00:00:00+00:002024-09-27 00:00:00+00:00Housing Inspection ServicesDate last observed: 20-aug-24; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling dilapidated structure; other housing; ; additional information: exterior north face front elevation below the window is in disrepair and breaking off. ; Not Active View on DBI
2023-09-11 00:00:00+00:002023-10-11 00:00:00+00:00Housing Inspection ServicesThe door on the tradesman corridor is damaged. there are small areas of missing paint. Not Active View on DBI
2018-03-21 00:00:00+00:002018-05-03 00:00:00+00:00Housing Inspection ServicesLead paint Not Active View on DBI
2011-02-08 00:00:00+00:002011-03-17 00:00:00+00:00Plumbing Inspection DivisionNeeds to renew boiler permit for permit no 43447 , serial no 9318a Not Active View on DBI
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DBI Violations

Building code violations records.

Date FiledDate AbatedItemViolation DescriptionStatus
2024-12-03T00:00:00.000Z repair the corbel under the window bay 1001b13, d sfhc there are two corbels under each bay of windows on this building. in one of the bays the left bracket has fallen off of the building. the right side bracket is broken and looks equally ready to fall off. restore the corbels (cantilever brackets). building sectionnot active
2024-12-03T00:00:00.000Z inspector comments important note: due to the nature of this violation, this property has been defined as a nuisance per section 1001-d of the san francisco housing code. it is the property owner¿s responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend the re-inspection as scheduled on this notice of violation for the purpose of providing entry to the inspector of those areas not accessed during the initial inspection as specified, and/or to provide access to all areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled re-inspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector, and provide all tenants with notification as required by california civil code section 1954 (san francisco housing code section 303(b), if any dwellings, apartment units or guest rooms are to be accessed during the re-inspection. san francisco, ca. other sectionnot active
2024-12-03T00:00:00.000Z this notice includes violations for the areas noted. this notice includes violations of the san francisco housing code. unless noted otherwise, all violations were observed on the date of inspection at 2975 van ness avenue, san francisco, ca. building sectionnot active
2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z repair the corbel under the window bay 1001b13, d sfhc there are two corbels under each bay of windows on this building. in one of the bays the left bracket has fallen off of the building. the right side bracket is broken and looks equally ready to fall off. restore the corbels (cantilever brackets). building sectionnot active
2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z this notice includes violations for the areas noted. this notice includes violations of the san francisco housing code. unless noted otherwise, all violations were observed on the date of inspection at 2975 van ness avenue, san francisco, ca. building sectionnot active
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Fire Violations

Fire code violations recorded by the San Francisco Fire Department.

Violation DateDisposition DateAddressViolation DescriptionStatus
2024-03-06T00:00:00.000Z2975 Van Ness Avealarm system maintained abated
2024-03-06T00:00:00.000Z2975 Van Ness Averecords / ul certificate abated
2023-12-24T00:00:00.000Z2975 Van Ness Avesleeping area requirements open
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Fire Incidents

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Incident DatePrimary SituationIgnition CauseCivilian Injuries
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Building Permits

Permit records for 2975 Van Ness Ave.

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Electrical Permits

Electrical system permits for the building.

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Plumbing Permits

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Planning Records

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Tenant Buyouts

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