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2323 Van Ness Ave

Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0551035

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 Pacific Heights
Above average
avg 1.4
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2323 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 unknown
2 or more units
? units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
N/A
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
Units
Floors
Year built
Total area
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0551035
Ownership

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

Owner name
2323-27 Van Ness Llc
Mailing address
C/o Brigitta Erpen 50 Hillcrest Rd Mill Valley CA 94941
Last sale
000000

Landlord portfolio

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

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AI summary

2323 Van Ness Avenue is a multi-family residential building located in Pacific Heights, currently owned by 2323-27 Van Ness LLC. The property, which includes a full-service restaurant component, has undergone several significant changes over recent years. In 2019, substantial improvements were made to the restaurant portion, including a kitchen remodel ($62,800) with new equipment, HVAC changes, and accessibility upgrades to meet modern standards. During this period, modifications were also made to the fire suppression system ($4,800) and related electrical work was completed to support the new equipment and bathroom improvements. Most recently, in April 2023, there was work done on the fire sprinkler backflow preventer system, indicating ongoing maintenance of safety systems.

The building has experienced several security and access issues, with the most notable being a prolonged elevator outage in early 2022 that affected multiple tenants, particularly older residents, during a winter period. This issue appears to have persisted for over six weeks, impacting access between floors and the garage. More recent complaints in 2023 have focused on security concerns, including a broken mailbox and problems with the garage door opener, though these issues have since been marked as not active. In July 2023, the building received several Notices of Violation related to security requirements, specifically regarding lock alarms and primary locking devices at exterior doors, though these violations were abated by July 2024. The property maintains active restaurant operations, with various permits and licenses including Type 41 ABC licenses for on-sale beer and wine service, and has complied with storefront transparency requirements in its ground floor commercial space.

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Risk rating

How 2323 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 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 934 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
16%
No DBI
violation
84%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 25.9%
Moderate concern 30.0%
Severe concern 44.1%
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

2323 Van Ness Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 26
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine

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