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901-905 South Van Ness Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3611032 6 units · 3 fl · 1900

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 901-905 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 1900
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area8,384 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3611032
Ownership

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

Owner name
Twentieth & South Van Ness
Mailing address
C/o Vicente P Reyes Po Box 320399 San Francisco CA 94132
Last sale
050302

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901 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
903 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
905 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 901-905 South Van Ness Avenue in the Inner Mission, owned by Twentieth & South Van Ness, was constructed in 1900 and contains 6 units plus commercial space. The building experienced significant issues during the mid-2000s, including a fire incident in 2006 that damaged the ground floor restaurant lightwell, leading to violations related to unsafe building conditions. These violations remained until they were finally abated in April 2013, coinciding with repairs to address non-structural smoke damage. More recent renovations in 2015 focused on improving accessibility, with the addition of ADA-compliant features including a unisex toilet and automatic door opener, along with associated plumbing and electrical work. The building has undergone various maintenance work over the years, including the installation of a new grease trap in 2013, correction of electrical code violations in 2008, and historical permits for reroofing (1997) and bathroom modifications (1988).

Although there have been several fire-related incidents recorded, including a cooking fire contained to a container and a rubbish fire, none resulted in civilian injuries. A recent elevator incident appears to be non-hazardous as well. The property has experienced various maintenance issues in its history, including electrical problems, plumbing concerns, and safety violations regarding smoke alarms and rodent presence, though most of these issues appear to have been resolved. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to street-level concerns such as parking issues and garbage management outside the building. The building's accessible features and recent improvements suggest ongoing maintenance and upgrading efforts, though some historical violations indicate past compliance challenges.

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Risk rating

How 901-905 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
47th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1261 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
62%
No DBI
violation
38%
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.

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 36.3%
Moderate concern 24.5%
Severe concern 39.2%
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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901-905 South Van Ness Ave event timeline

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2023
311 Request Jul 13
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