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2400-2410 Van Ness Ave

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0547007 28 units · 4 fl · 1907

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 Russian Hill
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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2400-2410 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 1907
2 or more units
28 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
Units28
Floors4
Year built1907
Total area20,700 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0547007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Romel 2400Vn Llc
Mailing address
A J Batt 400 S El Camino Real #760 San Mateo CA 94402
Last sale
120518

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2402 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
2400 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
2410 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 28-unit, 4-story apartment building at 2400-2410 Van Ness Avenue in Russian Hill, owned by Romel 2400vn Llc, was originally constructed in 1907 and has undergone significant improvements over the years. Most notably, the property completed a mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit under Tier 4 requirements, which included the addition of three new residential units at the ground floor. Major infrastructure upgrades were implemented in 2018, including the installation of a new addressable fire alarm system ($52,000) and a comprehensive fire sprinkler system covering the basement and 4 floors. The building experienced several maintenance and safety issues in recent years, with the most concerning being a sleeping area violation issued in December 2023, an unresolved kitchen ventilation problem from 2019, and various fire safety concerns including sprinkler system and alarm system violations between 2017-2019. During renovation periods in 2018, residents reported multiple construction-related disturbances, including elevator outages, construction dust, and noise complaints.

The building has undergone significant plumbing and electrical upgrades, particularly in 2007-2008 when multiple apartment units received kitchen and bathroom remodels. Recent maintenance activity includes regular street space permits issued throughout 2018, suggesting ongoing attention to exterior maintenance. The property has faced various building code violations in the past, including window and fire escape maintenance issues in 2006, which were resolved promptly. While many historical violations have been corrected, the most recent sleeping area violation from December 2023 suggests there may still be outstanding regulatory compliance issues. The building's fire safety systems have received periodic attention, with multiple violations and corrections recorded between 2011-2019 related to alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and standpipe readiness. The majority of the 2024 complaints have been related to street cleaning issues, which were resolved through normal channels.

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Risk rating

How 2400-2410 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
3th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 1099 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
14%
No DBI
violation
86%
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 severity forecast
No violation 24.0%
Moderate concern 70.0%
Severe concern 6.0%
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

2400-2410 Van Ness Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 15
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestJun 15
Garbage and debris

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