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2835 Van Ness Ave

Marina, SF 94109 0498005 10 units · 4 fl · 1924

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
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Marina average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2835 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 1924
2 or more units
10 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RC3
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
Units10
Floors4
Year built1924
Total area8,270 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0498005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sf Multifamily 1 Llc
Mailing address
49 Powell St Fl 4 San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
061120

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

2835 Van Ness Avenue is a 3-story, 9-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1924, currently owned by SF Multifamily 1 LLC. The building has undergone significant improvements over recent years, including the complete installation of a new NFPA 13R sprinkler system and fire service infrastructure in 2018, followed by a 2023 fire alarm system upgrade to meet current codes with low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas. Major renovations included the 2019 conversion of a studio into a 1-bedroom unit with modern amenities, and comprehensive unit updates across multiple apartments in 2017-2019 featuring kitchen and bathroom remodels, new fixtures, and electrical upgrades.

The property has documented several maintenance and compliance issues, particularly regarding fire safety systems, with violations recorded in 2024 for extinguishers and alarm systems, and a 2023 violation for exit maintenance. Historical complaints indicate past concerns about boiler permits, a leaky bathroom ceiling (2024), unsecured roof access (2022), and temporary egress obstructions. The building completed its required Soft Story retrofit work under Tier 3 requirements. Recent improvements include addressing various system upgrades and maintenance items, though periodic violations suggest ongoing monitoring of safety systems is necessary. The property has also experienced recurring fire safety system issues, with multiple complaints and violations related to alarms, sprinklers, and exit maintenance since 2017.

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Risk rating

How 2835 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
20%
No DBI
violation
80%
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.

Building size

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

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 13.2%
Moderate concern 73.6%
Severe concern 13.2%
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

2835 Van Ness Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Nov 12
Not offensive
street
Plumbing PermitOct 09
Work category: 8p; remove existing tankless hot water heater and strike from sfdbi. furnish and install new relocated tankless hot water heater and connect to existing piping and existing hot water storage tank.

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