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731-733 South Van Ness Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3591012 8 units · 2 fl · 1906

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 731-733 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
8 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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
Units8
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area3,680 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3591012
Ownership

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

Owner name
Dlf Family Trust
Mailing address
Lisabeth Scholten Finci, Tr 135 Pixley St Apt 3 San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
062097

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731 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
733 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The 8-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 731-733 South Van Ness Avenue in the Inner Mission, owned by Dlf Family Trust, was constructed in 1906 and has undergone several significant maintenance projects in recent years. Most notably, in 2018, the building underwent substantial facade work with brick repairs and repointing at the second level, along with a complete roof replacement, with these improvements totaling $20,000. The building has experienced recurring issues with its fire alarm system, with five documented activation incidents between 2006 and 2016, though none resulted in actual fires or civilian injuries. In January 2006, the building received three fire safety violations related to the fire escape/ladders, fire systems certification, and alarm maintenance, all of which were subsequently closed.

The property has a history of safety-related compliance issues, including a 2003 case requiring the installation of handrails and guardrails, which was resolved by January 2005. More recently, in December 2019, there was a complaint about overgrown vegetation in the front yard that was marked as not active. The building's immediate vicinity has experienced multiple urban challenges, with nine 311 calls documented between December 2024 and January 2025, primarily related to encampments, illegal parking, and debris, though these external issues do not directly reflect on the building's internal conditions. The building's maintenance history, particularly the significant 2018 facade and roof work, suggests active management of the property's structural elements, while the resolution of historical violations indicates attention to safety compliance requirements.

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Risk rating

How 731-733 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
15th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 2023 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
35%
No DBI
violation
65%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 25.7%
Moderate concern 30.8%
Severe concern 43.5%
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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731-733 South Van Ness Ave event timeline

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2019
DBI Complaint Dec 03
Whole front yard is over grown
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