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1725 Van Ness Ave

Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0623001B 24 units · 6 fl · 1928

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 Pacific Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.5
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Pacific Heights average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1725 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 1928
2 or more units
24 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RC4
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 1928
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
Units24
Floors6
Year built1928
Total area22,416 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0623001B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1717 Powell St Ste 300 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
May 29, 2018

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Initial analysis

1725 Van Ness Avenue is a 24-unit, 6-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1928, currently owned by Blvd Apartments LP and located in the Pacific Heights neighborhood. The building has undergone several significant upgrades and renovations over recent years, most notably a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade completed in 2023 costing nearly $28,200 to comply with current fire code requirements, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas. The building has experienced recurring issues with its steam boiler system, with active complaints from 2023 regarding its permit status, and previous complaints in 2019 and 2013 where permits were not properly renewed or maintained. Unit renovations have been actively pursued, including work in 2022 on Unit 303 involving kitchen and bathroom remodeling, and comprehensive upgrades in 2018 to multiple units (401, 501, 503, 601) adding bedrooms and renovating kitchens and bathrooms.

The property has a history of fire safety concerns, with multiple fire code violations and complaints recorded between 2017 and 2021 related to alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and multiple fire code violations, though most were promptly corrected. A notable incident occurred in April 2023 when residents reported heat outages lasting over 10 days, though this complaint was eventually marked as not active. The building's maintenance history shows attention to infrastructure upgrades, including a new steam boiler installation in 2013 and various unit improvements involving electrical upgrades, plumbing work, and kitchen/bathroom renovations. While there have been various building violations documented over the years, particularly related to boiler permit issues, these have generally been addressed promptly once identified.

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Risk rating

How 1725 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
1stpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 953 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
12%
No DBI
violation
88%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 88%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1725 Van Ness Ave event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Mar 05
To obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202209092152 & 202209212883. all work is complete.
$1 · Complete
Planning RecordFeb 19
Public Records Request - 1725_1735_1755 Van Ness

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