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1185 South Van Ness Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3638028 3 units · 2 fl · 1875

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 1185 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 1875
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1875
Total area1,860 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3638028
Ownership

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

Owner name
Supinski Mark
Mailing address
1185 S Van Ness Ave Apt C San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
062620

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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 1185 South Van Ness Avenue, owned by Mark Supinski, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1975 in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, most notably the installation of a 4.35 kW solar panel system completed in May 2023. Over the past three years, there have been substantial kitchen remodels in multiple units, including Unit A and Unit C, with associated electrical and plumbing work totaling approximately $37,000. The building's infrastructure has seen critical maintenance, including a sewer lateral replacement in July 2021 (with a previously filed permit canceled) and gas line extensions in 2011 for three houselines, though one of the 2020 permits for gas line work expired.

Historical records show some maintenance issues dating back to 2004 when rotted rear exterior stairs were repaired following a building complaint, and there has been ongoing attention to various utility systems. The property experienced one tenant buyout in April 2020, with a payment of $20,155 to one tenant. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to street cleaning and maintenance issues in the surrounding area, with the most recent being in January 2025, though many cases have been administratively closed with no work required. There is one recorded CO detector activation incident with no injuries. The building's permit history demonstrates regular maintenance and upgrading of essential systems, with no active building violations currently recorded.

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Risk rating

How 1185 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
91th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 214 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 75.5%
Moderate concern 19.7%
Severe concern 4.8%
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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1185 South Van Ness Ave event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Jun 30
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Furniture
311 RequestJun 27
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