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766-770 South Van Ness Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3590007A 3 units · 1916

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 766-770 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 1916
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors—
Year built1916
Total area3,894 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3590007A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fox Hunter
Mailing address
766 S Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
022621

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770 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
768 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
766 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 766-770 South Van Ness Avenue is a three-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1916, currently owned by Fox Hunter. The building has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance work over the years, with the most recent projects in 2023 including a bathroom remodel costing $25,000 and associated plumbing and electrical work. Earlier improvements included double-hung window replacements in 2015, reroofing in 2012, and various electrical upgrades including a new circuit breaker load center installation in 2005.

The building has experienced some concerning issues and violations over its history. Notable incidents include a 2002 complaint about an open sewer creating health hazards, which was promptly addressed, and a 2018 complaint regarding plumbing violations involving a water heater that required permits and earthquake bracing. There were also several complaints and violations related to construction activities, including multiple complaints about construction noise outside permitted hours in 2020-2022, and safety concerns during roofing work in 2012. In 2004, there was a significant violation for unauthorized removal of interior and exterior walls on the first floor during repair work, and in 2018, safety concerns were raised regarding fire code compliance for the rear stairwell and improperly installed electrical work. The property has maintained an active maintenance schedule, with recent upgrades focusing on bathroom modernization and addressing various systems throughout the building. Recent 311 calls from 2024 have primarily concerned street-level issues such as parking and sidewalk cleanliness, rather than building-specific problems.

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Risk rating

How 766-770 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
20th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1904 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
42%
No DBI
violation
58%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Building size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 52.6%
Moderate concern 28.4%
Severe concern 19.0%
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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766-770 South Van Ness Ave event timeline

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2025
Building Permit Jun 04
Replacing (5) pieces of wood siding with approximately 8' each one paint matching existing color. replace wood steps only on stairs. back in the house, in kind. the work will be perofrmed in the rear building.
$6,700 · Complete

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