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666-668 South Van Ness Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3575013 4 units · 2 fl · 1906

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 666-668 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 1906
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.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area3,106 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3575013
Ownership

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

Owner name
South Van Ness Trust Llc
Mailing address
50 Woodside Pz #624 Redwood City CA 94061
Last sale
082713

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666 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
668 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 666-668 South Van Ness Ave in the Inner Mission, built in 1906, has undergone significant renovations and faced multiple compliance challenges over the past two decades. Most recently, in 2022, Unit A received comprehensive updates including kitchen and bathroom remodeling with new plumbing and electrical systems. Between 2018-2019, significant improvements were made throughout the building, including the replacement of 23 windows, complete unit remodels, and window updates at a cost of over $125,000. The property has also had historical issues that appear to have been resolved, including multiple violations in 2013-2014 relating to rodent infestations, heating problems, and maintenance issues, all of which were abated by June 2014. A significant tenant buyout of $100,000 was recorded in April 2019, and there was a brief period of unauthorized short-term rental activity in 2016 that resulted in a violation notice, which was subsequently resolved.

More recent concerns have been limited primarily to exterior maintenance, with multiple reports of graffiti and sidewalk debris from 2023-2024, though these don't directly impact residential conditions. The building owner, South Van Ness Trust LLC, has demonstrated ongoing investment in the property through systematic upgrades, particularly focusing on window improvements and unit modernization. The property's historical compliance violations were primarily concentrated between 2003-2014, with no serious safety violations recorded in the past decade. Recent renovation work shows a pattern of maintaining and upgrading the building's systems and aesthetics, with particular attention to kitchen and bathroom modernization across multiple units.

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Risk rating

How 666-668 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
79th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 500 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Number of units

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

Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 65.0%
Moderate concern 15.5%
Severe concern 19.5%
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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The story over time

666-668 South Van Ness Ave event timeline

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

2022
Plumbing Permit Jun 14
Unit a: kitchen + bathroom remodel w/ new laundry hookups. rough inspection completed under previous permit.
Complete
Electrical PermitJun 14
Unit a: kitchen + bathroom remodel new subpanel + re-wire all circuits. previous inspections performed under different permit.

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