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1333-1335 South Van Ness Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94110 6519035 5 units · 3 fl · 1905

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 1333-1335 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 1905
2 or more units
5 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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1905
Total area4,920 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6519035
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lipp Family Trust
Mailing address
Lipp Shigeko Tomoko & Georg 4278 Cesar Chavez St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
090997

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1335 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
1333 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The 5-unit apartment building at 1333-1335 South Van Ness Avenue, owned by the Lipp Family Trust, is a 3-story multi-family residential structure built in 1905 in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent major upgrades completed in 2021 including the installation of a 6.8 kW solar PV system and an EV charger, demonstrating the owner’s commitment to modernizing the property. Between 2004 and 2006, multiple building violations were recorded and subsequently resolved, including issues with stairs, fire extinguishers, fire escape ladders, and self-closing doors, all of which were abated by July 2004. The building underwent substantial electrical upgrades in 2006-2008, including a complete rewiring, new fire alarm systems, and a furnace replacement, while 2008 also saw the removal of unauthorized sprinklers in common areas.

Recent records show regular maintenance and permit activity, though there have been several 311 calls regarding parking violations and sidewalk maintenance between 2019 and 2022, primarily related to driveway blockages and occasional sidewalk cleaning needs. The building maintains an active compliance record with no current violations, and all major historical violations have been resolved. The property has experienced only one minor fire-related incident (a smoke detector activation in 2007) and received its fire systems certification in 2007, indicating compliance with local fire safety requirements. The most recent permits suggest ongoing improvements to building infrastructure, including renewable energy and electric vehicle support systems, though some permits from 2021-2022 were either cancelled or completed without requiring further action.

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Risk rating

How 1333-1335 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
42th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1380 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
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.

Number of units

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 33.6%
Moderate concern 26.2%
Severe concern 40.2%
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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1333-1335 South Van Ness Ave event timeline

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

2021
Electrical Permit Dec 09
Pv plan 4002. 17 pv modules, 400 / 1000 watts per module, 6.8 (dc) kw. new subpanel. other: new 125 a subpanel installed under permit #ew202109278625 new 30 a ev charger circuit installed und.
Complete
Electrical PermitSep 27
Install one 125 a sub panel and infrastructure for future pv system including but not limited to stanchions, conduit and wiring.

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