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1277 South Van Ness Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3641025 4 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Mission
Above average
avg 2.6
10
FewerMore

This building has 10 novs (7y), above the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1277 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
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 built1900
Total area3,240 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3641025
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fadayel Family Trust 2020
Mailing address
Fadayel Victor Isa & Amal V 10 De Bell Dr Atherton CA 94027
Last sale
030199

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Initial analysis

The Fadayel Family Trust 2020 owns this two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building located at 1277 South Van Ness Ave in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood. Built in 1900, the property has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the years, with the most serious occurring in October 2022, when multiple housing code violations were documented related to safety and maintenance, including problems with water heating, fire safety equipment, smoke detectors, and sanitation, though these violations were abated by November 21, 2022. The building has a history of infrastructure challenges, as evidenced by a water heater breakdown in late 2022, and previous complaints in 2009 regarding bathroom and plumbing issues, mold, and electrical problems.

More recent issues include two sewage backup incidents in late 2023 and early 2024, suggesting continued plumbing concerns, and recurring problems with graffiti on the property. The building's maintenance history shows some attention to repairs, with documented work in 2009 addressing window sashes, kitchen cabinets, and floor coverings, though this was in response to previous violations. Historical complaints from the late 1990s and early 2000s indicate past concerns about unauthorized garage units and illegal subleasing, suggesting some ongoing compliance monitoring challenges. The property has had routine health and safety inspections, with the most recent documented violations being addressed relatively promptly, though the pattern of violations indicates periodic maintenance and safety compliance challenges.

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Risk rating

How 1277 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
14th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 2047 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
34%
No DBI
violation
66%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Number of units

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

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 32.5%
Moderate concern 38.9%
Severe concern 28.6%
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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1277 South Van Ness Ave event timeline

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2023
311 Request Mar 01
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