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2925 Van Ness Ave

Marina, SF 94109 0479002D 12 units · 3 fl · 1925

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the 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 Marina
Above average
avg 1.1
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Marina average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2925 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.

Building characteristics
Units12
Floors3
Year built1925
Total area11,144 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0479002D
Ownership

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

Owner name
Bssg Partners Llc
Mailing address
Randall Sam, Manager 1878 38Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 2925 Van Ness Ave in the Marina neighborhood, owned by Bssg Partners Llc, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance improvements since its construction in 1925. Most recently, in March 2024, the building received substantial upgrades to its fire alarm system, including new panels, radio smoke heat components, and other safety equipment at a cost of over $51,000. The property completed a mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2016, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco’s earthquake safety requirements. Historical records show previous serious issues in 1993 when the building required extensive repairs following fire damage, including roof rafter replacement and siding restoration.

Recent inspections and complaints indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding the building's exterior condition. In 2022, there were multiple reports of peeling paint on the building's exterior surfaces, including windows and walls. The building also experienced roof-related issues in 2020, with concerns about a vent falling due to high winds. While the property has a history of fire alarm system malfunctions (with documented incidences in 2015, 2017, 2022, and most recently in March 2024), these were typically resolved promptly. The building's maintenance record shows consistent attention to safety requirements, including a proper response to various housing code violations and regular fire safety inspections, though there have been occasional issues with water supply and heating systems as noted in complaints from 2014 and 2009 respectively. The property maintains active compliance with safety regulations, as evidenced by the completed soft-story retrofit designation and regular fire system maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 2925 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

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
2th percentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 968 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
22%
No DBI
violation
78%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 18.7%
Moderate concern 33.7%
Severe concern 47.6%
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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2925 Van Ness Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Nov 03
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestMay 14
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