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2510 Van Ness Ave

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0526017 12 units · 3 fl · 1924

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Russian Hill
Above average
avg 1.9
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2510 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
12 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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1924
Total area15,163 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0526017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Stella Chu Revoc Tr
Mailing address
Chu Stella Ttee 3490 California St Ste 206 San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
032307

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 3-story apartment building at 2510 Van Ness Avenue, owned by Stella Chu Revoc Tr, was constructed in 1924 in the Russian Hill neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant improvements and faced various compliance issues over the past two decades. Most notably, the building completed mandatory seismic retrofitting in 2020 at a cost of $100,000, successfully addressing its Tier 3 soft-story status. Recent improvements include kitchen renovations in units 5 and 6 in late 2020 to address a building complaint, involving cabinet, countertop, sink, and appliance replacements, along with electrical upgrades.

The building's history reveals several maintenance and compliance challenges, including a significant violation in 2015 concerning unauthorized siding and stucco work, which resulted in a monthly monitoring fee until resolved in 2016. Earlier issues from the early 2000s documented concerns about stairs, fire safety features, and lead paint hazards, all of which were subsequently addressed. The property has experienced periodic fire alarm system and exit maintenance complaints between 2016 and 2024, though most were found to have "No Merit" or resulted in conditions being corrected. Recent records show multiple parking-related enforcement actions in 2024, while the building's plumbing, electrical, and general repairs demonstrate ongoing maintenance attention to both resident comfort and safety requirements.

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Risk rating

How 2510 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
24th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 861 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
51%
No DBI
violation
49%
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 23.9%
Moderate concern 45.2%
Severe concern 30.8%
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

2510 Van Ness Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Violation (NOV) May 12 Serious
Building violation
At the time of re-inspection the property owner or agent must demonstrate the workability of the fire escape ladder(s) or provide written d…
Building Violation (NOV)May 12
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