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1136-1138 South Van Ness Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3637008 2 units · 2 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 1136-1138 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
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,100 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3637008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gongora Jesse A
Mailing address
Po Box 40005 San Francisco CA 94140
Last sale
062614

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1136 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
1138 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1136-1138 South Van Ness Ave in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900, currently owned by Jesse A. Gongora. The building's maintenance record shows limited major work, with a reroofing project valued at $11,500 permitted in September 2000, though this permit has since expired.

The property has experienced recurring issues with street cleanliness and waste management in recent years, particularly between 2021 and 2024, with multiple reports of human waste and debris requiring municipal cleanup services. Most recently, there were three such incidents in October 2024 alone, including one related to an encampment. The building's immediate vicinity has also seen several parking enforcement actions, with recent citations issued for driveway blockages in December 2023 and August 2022, suggesting ongoing challenges with street parking in the area. A notable incident in 2008 involved a fire violation related to the accumulation of combustible waste, though this was promptly addressed with a violation being issued the same day. While the building's official records show no recent major violations or building permit issues, the pattern of street cleaning complaints and parking enforcement actions indicates ongoing neighborhood challenges that may impact resident experience.

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Risk rating

How 1136-1138 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
76th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 571 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 68.1%
Moderate concern 17.0%
Severe concern 15.0%
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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1136-1138 South Van Ness Ave event timeline

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2024
311 Request Oct 14
311 service request
Encampment

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