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573 South Van Ness Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3571008 5 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 573 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
5 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.

Building characteristics
Units5
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area5,511 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3571008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Imhoff Robert A
Mailing address
Roberto Imhoff 573 S Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The property at 573 South Van Ness Avenue is a three-story, five-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Robert A. Imhoff. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past decades, including a reroofing project in 2010 ($8,000), street space and sidewalk repairs in 2016, and various plumbing upgrades including the installation of three kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry facilities in 2008, though many of these permits have expired. A notable health and safety inspection was conducted in January 2012, along with routine safety inspections in 2008 and 2002, the latter revealing issues with peeling paint that were subsequently abated.

Recent records from 2019-2020 indicate multiple fire code violations, including problems with blocked exits, fire extinguishers, and hood service refusals, though these were generally addressed promptly. Between April 2025 and January 2025, there were several 311 calls regarding encampments and debris outside the building, all of which were resolved by the Department of Public Works. Historical planning records show attempts to convert portions of the building to commercial office use in the 1980s, but these efforts were ultimately disapproved. The building has experienced various incidents requiring fire department response, including a cooking fire and elevator rescue, though none resulted in civilian injuries. While there have been several violations noted over the years, most have been promptly addressed, with the most recent fire violations from 2019 regarding exit obstructions and storage issues being abated.

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Risk rating

How 573 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
60th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 952 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 49.6%
Moderate concern 35.5%
Severe concern 14.9%
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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573 South Van Ness Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request Jan 08
Encampment
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