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680-682 South Van Ness Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3575016 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

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 680-682 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 1907
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area2,850 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3575016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Damien Lucas & Eve Mendelso
Mailing address
Eve Mendelson & Jean Baptis 2935 Harrison St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
022495

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680 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
682 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 680-682 South Van Ness Avenue in the Inner Mission, owned by Damien Lucas and Eve Mendelso, was constructed in 1907 as a two-story flats and duplex structure. The building has a limited maintenance history on record, with two sidewalk repair permits issued in 2009 and rear stairway repairs completed in 1987.

The most pressing concerns for this property relate to environmental conditions in the immediate vicinity, particularly in 2024, with multiple incidents of graffiti and debris affecting the public sidewalk. Since February 2024, there have been seven documented instances of sidewalk graffiti, with two cases still showing as "Open," and five cases that have been resolved. The property area has also experienced recurring issues with sidewalk cleanliness, with six reports of garbage and debris between February and December 2024, including instances of human waste/urine, mattresses, and other loose garbage. While none of these incidents directly involve the building itself or indicate internal maintenance issues, they do reflect ongoing challenges with the public space surrounding the property. Additionally, the building's fire safety record shows two incidents: a false alarm and a malfunctioning CO detector, neither of which resulted in injuries.

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Risk rating

How 680-682 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
73th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 643 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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

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 64.2%
Moderate concern 20.1%
Severe concern 15.8%
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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680-682 South Van Ness Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 15
Public works
bses request for service
311 RequestFeb 09
Garbage and debris

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