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100 Van Ness Ave

Van Ness/ Civic Center, SF 94102 0814020 420 units · 28 fl · 2015

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 Van Ness/ Civic Center
Above average
avg 6.7
18
FewerMore

This building has 18 novs (7y), above the Van Ness/ Civic Center average of 6.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 100 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 2015
2 or more units
420 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
C3G
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
Units420
Floors28
Year built2015
Total area337,664 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0814020
Ownership

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

Owner name
100 Van Ness Associates Llc
Mailing address
235 Montgomery St Fl 27 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
091217

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Included addresses

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100 B Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102
100 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102
100 A Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

100 Van Ness Avenue is a 28-story multi-family residential building constructed in 2015, containing 420 units and located in the Van Ness/Civic Center neighborhood. The building has experienced several significant issues in recent years, with the most notable being extensive water damage affecting floors 3-11 and the parking garage in late 2022, requiring substantial repairs to sheetrock, flooring, and cabinetry at a cost of approximately $3.5 million. More recently, from September to December 2024, there have been recurring complaints about elevator functionality, with residents reporting persistent breakdowns and accessibility concerns. Additionally, there are active violations related to boiler permits that remain unresolved since September 2023, and multiple fire code violations were issued in December 2024.

The building's maintenance history reveals ongoing challenges with building systems and infrastructure. There have been several instances of fire safety system issues, including multiple fire alarm violations between 2023 and 2024, though most were promptly corrected. The property management has also undertaken numerous maintenance projects, including the replacement of approximately 950 windows in 2019, various plumbing upgrades including heat pump replacements (2020-2021), and electrical work to improve building systems. The elevators have been a particular point of concern, with multiple complaints filed throughout 2024 regarding their reliability and accessibility, including issues with proper lighting in the elevator cars. Recent inspections have also noted general dilapidation and maintenance concerns, with both housing and fire safety violations being recorded.

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Risk rating

How 100 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
7th percentile

Out of 85 buildings in this neighborhood, 79 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
7%
No DBI
violation
93%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 2.8%
Moderate concern 80.8%
Severe concern 16.5%
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

100 Van Ness Ave event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jun 11
Install 1 electric, wall, single faced sign, "fedex office" 3' x 20'3", illuminated wall sign
$9,000 · Filed
DBI ComplaintMay 15
Date last observed: 14-may-26; time last observed: this morning ; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling other building; other electrical; ; additional information: anonymous report of the emergency(?) telephone in elevator c ringing 24/7 for the past week. unsure if this is a safety issue or just a nuisance.;

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