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1215-1217 South Van Ness Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3641033 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 1215-1217 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 area2,304 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3641033
Ownership

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

Owner name
Francisco X & Lorenza Campl
Mailing address
2017 Revocable Trust 501 Hanover St Daly City CA 94014
Last sale
091214

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1215 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
1217 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1215-1217 South Van Ness Avenue, located in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood, has undergone significant recent improvements and faced some environmental challenges. Built in 1900, this two-story flats and duplex property, currently owned by Francisco X & Lorenza Campl, has seen substantial modernization efforts in 2023-2024, including a comprehensive kitchen remodel with associated plumbing work in early 2023 (completed at a cost of $36,123), electrical upgrades including a sub-panel installation and kitchen improvements (March 2023), main breaker upgrade to 100-amp service (August 2023), and the installation of a 4.74 kW solar PV system (January 2024). The property has a history of structural maintenance, including a 2007 renovation addressing rear stairs, rotted framing, and window replacements, along with historical permits for plumbing work in 2011 and a reroofing project in 1994.

The building's recent history includes a notable tenant buyout at 1217 South Van Ness Avenue in November 2022, recorded at $90,000 for one tenant. The property has experienced various environmental challenges in the surrounding area, with multiple 311 calls between 2024-2025 primarily related to garbage and debris on adjacent streets, including reports of furniture, mattresses, and various types of waste, though most of these cases have been resolved. There are also some ongoing municipal service issues, including an open case regarding an empty tree basin (October 2024) and graffiti concerns affecting a transit shelter platform (April 2024). While the building's recent improvements suggest active maintenance and upgrading of property systems, the surrounding area has experienced recurring sanitation and maintenance challenges as evidenced by the volume of 311 calls, though these do not directly reflect on the building's internal conditions or management.

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Risk rating

How 1215-1217 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
89th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 262 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.

Building age

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

Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 80.5%
Moderate concern 12.7%
Severe concern 6.8%
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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The story over time

1215-1217 South Van Ness Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Apr 03
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestMar 22
Pavement defect

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