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1312-1316 South Van Ness Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94110 6518003 3 units · 2 fl · 1908

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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
17
FewerMore

This building has 17 novs (7y), above the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1312-1316 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 1908
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area4,236 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6518003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Cofi Hand Trust
Mailing address
Coft Loft Llc Trustee 1001 Bridgeway #651 Sausalito CA 94965
Last sale
013120

Landlord portfolio

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1312 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
1314 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
1316 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 1312-1316 South Van Ness Avenue, a 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1908, is currently owned by the Cofi Hand Trust and consists of 3 units. The building has undergone various significant changes and faced multiple maintenance issues over the years. Most notably, there is an active permit filed in January 2023 proposing the construction of a new 5-story, 3-family dwelling with no basement, estimated at $1.4 million. In 2022, the middle unit (1314) underwent an interior remodel including kitchen/bathroom updates and a new private deck. The building has a documented history of heating system problems, with multiple complaints about inadequate or malfunctioning heat between 2007 and 2022, including a particularly concerning pattern of heating issues between 2010-2018 that required tenant use of temporary electric heaters. The building has also faced several fire safety concerns, including blocked exits, hoarding, and problems with alarm systems and extinguishers in 2020-2022, though most of these issues were marked as "Condition Corrected."

Recent building violations from October 2022 highlight several safety concerns that required attention, including issues with heating systems, fire extinguisher maintenance, carbon monoxide detector installation, window hardware repairs, and access provisions. The property has undergone various plumbing improvements, including gas houseline extensions completed in 2011. The building's maintenance record shows attention to structural elements, with sidewalk repairs documented in 2004 and 2009. Multiple 311 calls in recent years (2020-2024) have addressed street cleaning issues, with the most recent being reports of garbage and debris. Current planning records indicate ongoing efforts to replace the existing structure with a modern 5-story building, with multiple variance requests and design proposals under review. The property has experienced periodic maintenance challenges, particularly regarding building systems like heating and fire safety, though many historical complaints have been resolved or marked as corrected.

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Risk rating

How 1312-1316 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
25th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1785 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
49%
No DBI
violation
51%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 39.4%
Moderate concern 41.5%
Severe concern 19.1%
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

1312-1316 South Van Ness Ave event timeline

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

2025
DBI Complaint May 16
Caller states that every week there are a couple of trash bags hanging from the fence outside of the building. the trash build up is causing and issue for the neighbors.
Housing Inspection Services
Building PermitApr 10
Interior remodel of all units. new decks under 30" above grade with sliding doors. reconfigure all 3 units including new bathrooms, new kitchens which will subsequently address. nov #202533278 and nov#202297858. all work at existing front building. infill light wells, replace front windows.

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