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1120 South Van Ness Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3637005 2 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 1120 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
2 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
Units2
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area4,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3637005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Patel Nirav
Mailing address
1120 S Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
032116

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Initial analysis

1120 South Van Ness Avenue is a three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Nirav Patel and located in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood. The building has undergone several significant improvements and maintenance work over the past decade, including comprehensive renovations in 2017 valued at $226,000 that involved interior remodeling, kitchen and bathroom updates, a rear bay addition, and the installation of a roof deck with a hot tub. Recent improvements include the installation of a heat pump system in August 2024, an exterior sewer and house trap update in January 2020, and electrical work for outdoor lighting and gate access in October 2019. The property has also received sustainable upgrades, such as a 6.6 kW solar panel installation in 2012.

The building has experienced some maintenance and public safety issues in the surrounding area, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2022-2024. While most of these were related to street cleaning and parking violations, there was a notable sewage backup issue reported in October 2023 that was resolved by field work. The property has undergone various infrastructure improvements, including reroofing in 2012 and multiple street space permits issued throughout 2014-2020. A recent planning record indicates a project involving rear bay addition, new deck and stairs, and front fence installation, which aligns with earlier renovation work. The property has maintained regular permit activity for both street space usage and building modifications, suggesting active management and upkeep by the current ownership.

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Risk rating

How 1120 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
97th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 71 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
91%
No DBI
violation
9%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

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 79.3%
Moderate concern 9.1%
Severe concern 11.6%
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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1120 South Van Ness Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Nov 07
Solar permit: ballasted: n, including 1 energy storage unit, of 600 vac, with 13.5 kwh each in capacity, ess units will not be closer than 3 feet | 13.5kwh storage system ( exterior )
$7,000 · Issued

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