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2325 Van Ness Ave

Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0551001B 23 units · 4 fl · 1988

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 Pacific Heights
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2325 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 1988
2 or more units
23 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RC3
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units23
Floors4
Year built1988
Total area35,130 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0551001B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Erpen Gustav & Betty A
Mailing address
C/o Brigitta Erpen 50 Hillcrest Rd Mill Valley CA 94941
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 23-unit multi-family residential building at 2325 Van Ness Ave, built in 1988 and owned by Gustav & Betty A Erpen, has experienced several concerning safety issues in recent years. Most notably, as of December 2023, there are open violations related to sleeping area requirements that require permit correction. The building has a documented pattern of elevator issues, with multiple incidents between 2018 and 2023 involving trapped occupants, and has faced recurring fire safety compliance challenges, including violations for alarm systems, extinguisher maintenance, and exit blockage between 2017-2024. The property has also experienced infrastructure updates over the years, including a significant 2008 permit for replacing the hood and duct system.

Recent inspections and complaints reveal ongoing maintenance and safety concerns, such as a 2024 alarm system violation that was corrected by May 2024. The building's location has been subject to various external issues, including multiple reports of garbage and debris (most notably in 2024), some of which was determined to be from the apartment complex management, and several instances of blocked driveways requiring parking enforcement action. Historical records show the property underwent significant transformation from a previous house to its current structure in 1985-1988, including the installation of important safety features like a fire suppression system with automatic gas shut-off valve. While some safety violations have been resolved through correction or abatement, the recurring nature of certain issues suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and safety compliance.

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Risk rating

How 2325 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
11th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 857 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
29%
No DBI
violation
71%
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 21.4%
Moderate concern 55.7%
Severe concern 22.9%
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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2325 Van Ness Ave event timeline

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

2025
Fire Complaint Apr 16
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