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801 South Van Ness Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3594027A 2 units · 3 fl · 1923

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 801 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 1923
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
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
Floors3
Year built1923
Total area4,487 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3594027A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Behnan & Joi E Nahidi Revoc
Mailing address
Nahidi Behnam & Joi E Trust 543 Mcclay Rd Novato CA 94947
Last sale
061913

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Initial analysis

801 South Van Ness Avenue is a three-story, double-unit multi-family residential building with commercial space, constructed in 1923 in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood. The property has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past few years, with the most recent being multiple fire code violations issued in December 2024 related to an ERRCS permit requirement. The building's fire safety history shows recurring issues with alarm system malfunctions and smoke detector activations, though fortunately, there have been no civilian injuries recorded in these incidents. Recent complaints in 2024 highlighted problems with blocked exits, though these were either found to have no merit or were promptly corrected.

The property has generated numerous 311 calls in late 2024, primarily related to garbage and debris on the street, including multiple instances of waste management issues and sidewalk cleanliness concerns. While some of these cases were resolved, including graffiti removal and a driveway blocking incident that resulted in a citation, the recurring nature of these complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges in the vicinity of the building. Historical records show various structural modifications and maintenance work, including the replacement of wooden storefronts with aluminum in 1989 and several other permits related to building maintenance, though some of these permits are marked as expired. The most recent building permit activity was from 2010, involving the removal of a sign, which appears to have been a non-structural modification. A notable complaint was filed in 2013 regarding unauthorized construction and pollution overflow from an adjacent property, though this case is currently listed as not active.

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Risk rating

How 801 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
71th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 690 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 63.0%
Moderate concern 26.5%
Severe concern 10.5%
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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