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1019-1023 South Van Ness Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3614028 4 units · 2 fl · 1890

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 1019-1023 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 1890
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1890
Total area2,660 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3614028
Ownership

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

Owner name
Garcia Agustin Cruz & Esthe
Mailing address
1019 S Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
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Landlord portfolio

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Included addresses

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1023 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
1021 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
1023 A South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
1019 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1019-1023 South Van Ness Avenue in the Inner Mission, owned by Garcia Agustin Cruz & Esthe, has a documented history of maintenance and compliance issues dating back to its 1890 construction. The most significant recent concerns occurred in 2013, when the property faced multiple violations including heating system deficiencies, mold problems, inadequate smoke detection, and various maintenance issues that were subsequently addressed through permits and completed work. Between 2013-2014, the building underwent several repairs, including window replacements (March 2014), exterior staircase repairs (September 2013), and the installation of gas heaters (September 2013) to comply with housing inspection violations.

The building's historical maintenance record shows recurring attention to staircase safety, with major stair repairs documented in 2004 (rebuilding rear stairs for unit 1023-a) and 2013 (repairing 5% of rear exterior staircase serving units 1019 & 1021). Other notable improvements include electrical system upgrades (2007), plumbing work to replace heating systems (2007-2013), and various exterior maintenance efforts. Earlier violations included a 2004 complaint about stair repairs that was eventually resolved, as well as concerns about a possible illegal unit operating from the garage in 2012. The property has also experienced some external issues such as sidewalk parking violations (2020), graffiti (2014), and general cleaning matters (2015), though these are not directly related to the building's condition or habitability. While the building has faced multiple violations and required various repairs over the years, the record indicates that most issues have been addressed through appropriate permits and completed work.

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Risk rating

How 1019-1023 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
66th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 809 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 70.7%
Moderate concern 18.9%
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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1019-1023 South Van Ness Ave event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2025
Building Permit May 07
Reroof hot work
$12,500 · Complete

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