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971-975 South Van Ness Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3611020 4 units · 2 fl · 1885

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 971-975 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 1885
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1885
Total area2,612 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3611020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Anthony & Deborah Wells Fml
Mailing address
Wells Anthony & Deborah Tte 2131 41St Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
030520

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975 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
973 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
971 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 971-975 South Van Ness Avenue is a 2-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1885, currently owned by Anthony & Deborah Wells Family. The building has undergone significant improvements in recent years, with substantial renovations taking place in 2018 including comprehensive bathroom and kitchen remodels in multiple units, replacement of deck stair treads due to dry rot, electrical upgrades including additional lighting and outlets, and the installation of new heating systems with 80% efficient furnaces. Three plumbing permits were completed in 2018 for various remodeling work, including kitchen and bathroom updates with new fixtures and appliances. The building had a routine inspection in 2015 which identified some fire safety concerns related to egress obstruction, though these violations were promptly abated within two months.

More recent history shows several maintenance and safety issues in the surrounding area, including ongoing concerns with street cleanliness, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding human waste and debris between 2016 and 2024. There were also two complaints about an unpermitted shed construction in 2018 and 2020, though these complaints are listed as not active. The property has had three routine housing inspections (2003, 2008, and 2015) and one major renovation period in 2018, during which multiple units received significant updates. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep of essential systems, though the presence of multiple recent 311 calls regarding street conditions and sanitation issues in the immediate vicinity is noteworthy.

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Risk rating

How 971-975 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
65th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 833 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 54.8%
Moderate concern 34.1%
Severe concern 11.1%
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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971-975 South Van Ness Ave event timeline

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2025
Plumbing Permit Jul 09
Work category: 1p; replace house trap and sewer to property
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