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469-473 South Van Ness Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94103 3552018 3 units · 3 fl · 1900

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Mission
At or below average
avg 2.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 469-473 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 1900
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
M1
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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area7,350 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3552018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lewis Michael & Sylvia
Mailing address
473 S Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
040221

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471 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103
469 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103
473 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The three-unit TIC building at 469-473 South Van Ness Avenue in the Inner Mission, owned by Michael & Sylvia Lewis, is a three-story structure built in 1900. The property has undergone significant renovations and addressed multiple safety issues over the past two decades. Between 2007-2008, the building underwent substantial improvements including complete electrical system upgrades, plumbing renovations, and the installation of three central heating systems. More recent work includes window replacements in 2018 to comply with building codes (all visible street-facing windows) and various maintenance tasks, most notably dry rot repairs to the south and east exterior walls in 2017 costing $18,000, and compliance work following a physician inspection report in 2021.

The building's history includes several fire safety violations in 2011 that were promptly addressed and abated by December 2011, including concerns about fire escape ladders, egress obstructions, and fire extinguisher requirements. Historical complaints from the 1990s noted issues with ceiling leaks, peeling paint, and maintenance concerns, which appear to have been resolved. The property has maintained an active response to maintenance and compliance issues, as evidenced by recent 311 calls and regular building permit activity. Recent external issues reported through 311 calls in 2023-2024 have primarily involved street-level concerns such as graffiti, sidewalk maintenance, and waste removal, rather than issues with the building structure or systems themselves.

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Risk rating

How 469-473 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
49th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1214 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
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.

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 58.2%
Moderate concern 27.0%
Severe concern 14.8%
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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469-473 South Van Ness Ave event timeline

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

2024
Planning Record Sep 13
DPW referral - 3 Units Condo Conversion
Closed - Approved

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