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629-633 South Van Ness Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3574041 4 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
Above average
avg 2.6
20
FewerMore

This building has 20 novs (7y), above the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 629-633 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
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1900
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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area6,560 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3574041
Ownership

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

Mailing address
90 Throckmorton Ave #17 Mill Valley CA 94941
Last sale
042718

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629 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
633 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The 3-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building at 629-633 South Van Ness Ave in the Inner Mission, owned by 350 South Van Ness LLC, has significant maintenance history since its construction in 1900. The property has undergone numerous repairs and upgrades over the past decades, with the most recent major work including street space and sidewalk repairs in 2019, a new roof installation in 2018, and various plumbing improvements including sewer house trap installation. The building experienced substantial issues in 2016-2018, with multiple violations on record including problems with heating, electrical systems, pest infestations (bedbugs and rodents), and water/sewage issues. During this period, the property underwent various remedial work to address these violations, including rear stair repairs, hallway improvements to meet fire safety standards, installation of new heaters, and smoke detector upgrades. Historical maintenance records show consistent attention to structural components, with repairs to stairs, windows, and decks documented as far back as the 1980s, including the installation of 50 aluminum windows in 1985.

Recent activity at the property has been relatively minimal in terms of building-specific issues, though there have been occasional municipal service requests in the area, including reports of abandoned vehicles and street cleaning matters. Fire safety systems have been maintained, with two alarm incidents recorded as system malfunctions rather than actual fires, and a fire code violation from 2016 that was subsequently addressed. The building's history suggests an ongoing commitment to addressing maintenance needs, particularly during the critical period of 2016-2018 when multiple systems and habitability issues were systematically addressed through various permits and repairs.

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Risk rating

How 629-633 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
54th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1095 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 49.5%
Moderate concern 25.2%
Severe concern 25.4%
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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