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359-363 South Van Ness Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94103 3549034 6 units · 3 fl · 1907

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Mission
At or below average
avg 2.6
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 359-363 South 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 1907
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
CM
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 1907
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area6,750 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3549034
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Gordon Clifford Realty Inc 1572 Union St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
052218

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359 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103
363 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The 3-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building at 359-363 South Van Ness Ave, owned by 1525 San Carlos Avenue Llc, was constructed in 1907 and currently has several notable safety and compliance issues. Most concerning is the building's non-compliant status with the Mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program, with an active violation filed in 2019 regarding failure to complete required earthquake safety work and associated monitoring fees. The building has maintained some recent safety improvements, including a proper fire alarm system upgrade in 2023 to meet current requirements, which included new devices, monitoring modules, and low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas to comply with SFFD bulletin 1103.7.6.1.

The property has undergone some significant improvements over the years, including a soft story retrofit attempt in 2017 (with a $80,000 permit cost), conversion of parking/storage areas to dwelling units in 2018 ($348,000), and various maintenance work such as reroofing in 2005. However, in 2011, the building faced multiple violations that were eventually abated, including issues with fire proofing, handrails, garage ventilation, self-closing doors, utility ladders, and water heaters. The building's location has been affected by various urban issues in recent years, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding abandoned items, graffiti, and other street cleaning matters. While most of these external issues have been resolved through normal city processes, they do indicate ongoing environmental challenges in the immediate vicinity of the building.

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Risk rating

How 359-363 South 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
15th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 2023 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
36%
No DBI
violation
64%
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.

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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 24.7%
Moderate concern 63.7%
Severe concern 11.6%
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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359-363 South Van Ness Ave event timeline

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2026
Building Permit Jun 03
Recommencent pa#201704244653
$80,000 · Issued
Building PermitMay 29
Revision to pa#: 201704244653 to remove moment frame and special inspections.

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