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1085 South Van Ness Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3614064 30 units · 3 fl · 1964

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Mission — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.7
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.7.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1085 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 1964
2 or more units
30 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1964
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units30
Floors3
Year built1964
Total area20,100 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3614064
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Ballast Investments 49 Powell St Fl 4 San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
September 11, 2018

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Initial analysis

1085 South Van Ness Avenue is a three-story, 30-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1964 in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood. The property has undergone significant renovations and expansions in recent years, most notably the approved addition of six new units on the first level in 2020, converting the existing garage space into new living quarters with accompanying facilities, including fourteen new bedrooms and ten bathrooms. The building has seen extensive unit renovations across multiple floors, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, bedroom conversions, and the installation of modern amenities such as washers/dryers and dishwashers in various units between 2019 and 2020, totaling renovation costs exceeding $1 million.

The building has maintained an active maintenance and compliance record, with recent fire safety violations issued in late 2024 regarding alarm systems and sleeping area requirements that are still pending resolution. Historical records show some concerns in 2016 regarding potential mold issues and unpermitted work, though these complaints are no longer active. The property has completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit requirements, achieving Tier 2 status with certification. Regular inspections and permits indicate ongoing attention to building systems, with recent work focusing on updating electrical systems, sprinkler systems, and general building maintenance. The building's history includes routine inspections and licensing compliance checks, with most historical violations being promptly addressed and resolved, particularly those related to fire safety systems, which are now actively maintained. While there have been occasional complaints about building systems and common area maintenance, these remain relatively few compared to the extensive renovation work and compliance efforts undertaken by management.

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Risk rating

How 1085 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
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Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 2380 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
10%
No DBI
violation
90%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 90%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1085 South Van Ness Ave event timeline

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

2026
Building Violation (NOV) Mar 02
No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 0187100023, cmc 1022. monthly monitoring fee applies. code sec: sfbc 110a, table 1a-k
DBI ComplaintMar 02
Needs to renew boiler permit for permit no 154711 , serial no 0187100023

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