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1207-1211 South Van Ness Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3641034 3 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 1207-1211 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
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
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area4,698 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3641034
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mancuso Dody
Mailing address
48 Humboldt Court Pacifica CA 94044
Last sale
061303

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1207 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
1209 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
1211 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 1207-1211 South Van Ness Avenue, owned by Mancuso Dody, was constructed in 1900 and has undergone several significant improvements over its lifetime. The property completed a voluntary seismic improvement project in 2000 ($25,000), which is particularly noteworthy given the building's age. In early 2011, the building faced multiple violations stemming from a health and safety routine inspection, including issues with stairs, fire safety equipment, and security requirements, which were all resolved by November 2013 through various repairs including the replacement of three dry rot steps and a handrail. The building's maintenance history shows attention to major systems, with records of reroofing and bathroom renovations in 1998, and kitchen updates in 2001.

Recent developments include a currently active complaint from September 2024 regarding potential dry rot issues related to a neighboring property's flowerbed installation. The property has experienced recurring maintenance challenges in the past, particularly in 1998, when there were multiple complaints about heating issues and water damage. More recently, there have been numerous reports of street cleanliness issues in 2024, including furniture debris and graffiti, though these are exterior to the building itself. The last recorded building permit activity was in 2013, when final inspections were completed for work originally approved in 2011. While many historical issues have been resolved, the building's record indicates periodic maintenance challenges that have required attention over the years.

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Risk rating

How 1207-1211 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
53th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1119 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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.

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 39.3%
Moderate concern 18.5%
Severe concern 42.1%
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

1207-1211 South Van Ness Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Dec 21
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestDec 21
Garbage and debris

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