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2340 Van Ness Ave

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0550020 10 units · 2 fl · 1921

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Russian Hill — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.9
10
FewerMore

This building has 10 novs (7y), above the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2340 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 1921
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1921
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units10
Floors2
Year built1921
Total area8,293 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0550020
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Galassi Paul C & Susan C Tr 1901 Lawton St San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
—

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Initial analysis

The 10-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 2340 Van Ness Avenue, owned by the Paul & Susan Galassi Trust, was built in 1921 and has undergone several significant improvements over the years. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 (Tier 3) at a cost of $120,000, demonstrating compliance with current seismic safety standards. In recent years, there have been two notable fire safety incidents: a violation was issued regarding the alarm system in July 2024, and there was another minor incident involving a CO detector activation with no CO detected. The building has seen various infrastructure upgrades, including a complete fire alarm system upgrade in 2017-2018 to meet current code requirements, window replacements in 1998, and garage improvements in 2009.

Historical records show that the building experienced some maintenance issues in the mid-2000s, with violations recorded in 2004-2005 related to damaged ceilings, stairs, and a damaged rear fence, all of which were subsequently abated. The plumbing system received attention in 2017 with work completed on the water service line, and there were earlier maintenance activities including reroofing work in 1993. The property has had several instances of graffiti and debris issues reported through 311 calls between 2021 and 2024, with the most recent graffiti incident recorded in December 2023. While there have been multiple fire department responses to the building since 2008, none of these incidents resulted in civilian injuries or major incidents, with most being related to system malfunctions or minor issues such as smoke removal and water problems. The building's fire safety systems have generally been maintained, though there was a violation issued in July 2024 regarding the alarm system that is noted as needing corrective action.

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Risk rating

How 2340 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
15thpercentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 963 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
30%
No DBI
violation
70%
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 risk forecast
High failure risk 70%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2340 Van Ness Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request Jul 22
Damaged tree
about to fall
Fire ComplaintJul 19
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems

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