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624-628 South Van Ness Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3575005 6 units · 3 fl · 1908

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Mission — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.7
7
FewerMore

This building has 7 novs (7y), above the Inner Mission average of 2.7.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 624-628 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 1908
2 or more units
6 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 1908
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 built1908
Total area5,376 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3575005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
29 W 138th St #21 New York NY 10037
Last sale
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628 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
624 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit apartment building at 624-628 South Van Ness Avenue, owned by Athena Wong, was constructed in 1908 and has undergone several significant events throughout its history. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program requirements, receiving a Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) as a Tier 3 property. Recent building improvements include the replacement of a damaged sidewalk house trap in 2011 and attention to some unit-specific issues, such as electrical outlet repairs in 1986 (though this permit was ultimately cancelled). The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the years, with several building violations documented in 2023 related to fire safety equipment and gas meter requirements, all of which were abated within a two-month period.

Historical maintenance challenges have included multiple staircase repairs, including the rebuilding of damaged side stairs in 2003, and various habitability concerns such as flooding issues in 1996 and a kitchen-related complaint in 1996 that documented water intrusion, mildew, and electrical problems. The building's common areas have required attention to lighting (2007) and various fire safety compliance issues (2014). Recent maintenance efforts appear to be more focused on addressing fire safety and earthquake retrofitting requirements, with a completed soft-story retrofit improving the building's seismic safety. The property has also experienced periodic issues with graffiti, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2023-2024, though these were generally resolved through standard city procedures. While the building's age suggests ongoing maintenance requirements, the completion of the soft-story retrofit program indicates compliance with one of the city's major seismic safety initiatives.

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Risk rating

How 624-628 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
56thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1047 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 33%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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624-628 South Van Ness Ave event timeline

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2025
Electrical Permit Dec 08
Remove and replace 7 federal pacific sub panels with new eaton panels and circuit breakers.
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