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600 South Van Ness Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3575070 30 units · 5 fl · 2017

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Mission
At or below average
avg 2.6
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 600 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 2017
2 or more units
30 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
UMU
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 2017
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Likely exempt from AB 1482. Housing with a certificate of occupancy issued within the previous 15 years is exempt from the state rent cap and just-cause rules.

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
Units30
Floors5
Year built2017
Total area34,715 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3575070
Ownership

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

Mailing address
135 Saint Francis Blvd San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
111518

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

600 South Van Ness Avenue is a 1945 multi-family residential building currently managed by 600 South Van Ness LLC. The property has undergone significant commercial transformations in recent years, with major improvements made in 2018 including the conversion of ground-floor space into a full-service restaurant with associated kitchen and safety systems upgrades, totaling approximately $300,000 in restaurant improvements and $60,000 in fire safety enhancements. The building has experienced several notable events, including a vehicle incident in October 2023 that caused minor damage to the facade, and previous vacancy issues that led to a violation for failing to comply with the vacant commercial storefront ordinance. Between 2016-2024, the property underwent substantial infrastructure upgrades including the installation of 20 bathrooms, 17 kitchen sinks, fire alarm system enhancements, and radiant heating systems.

The building's recent maintenance history shows attention to fire safety, with two alarm system complaints in 2023 and 2024 being promptly corrected. Historical planning records indicate previous proposals for a larger 5-story mixed-use development containing 27 residential units above retail space, though this appears to have been superseded by the current building's configuration. The property has also experienced recurring street maintenance issues in the surrounding area, with several 311 calls in 2024 related to sidewalk cleaning and graffiti, though these are external to the building itself. A series of plumbing permits from 2016-2018 document extensive installations throughout the building, suggesting ongoing modernization of the property's facilities and systems.

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Risk rating

How 600 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
3th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 2309 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
15%
No DBI
violation
85%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 17.7%
Moderate concern 55.5%
Severe concern 26.8%
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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The story over time

600 South Van Ness Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 11
Other illegal parking
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJun 06
Blocking driveway cite tow

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