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1327-1331 South Van Ness Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94110 6519036 4 units · 4 fl · 1900

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Mission — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.7
8
FewerMore

This building has 8 novs (7y), above the Inner Mission average of 2.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1327-1331 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
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1900
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors4
Year built1900
Total area6,201 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6519036
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1327 S Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
October 21, 2019

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1329 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
1327 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
1331 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 1327-1331 South Van Ness Avenue in the Inner Mission, built in 1900, has undergone significant recent renovations, most notably the addition of a ground floor accessory dwelling unit (ADU) with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, completed in 2019-2021. This project included extensive safety upgrades, such as the installation of a new fire sprinkler system throughout the ADU ($15,288), a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade to meet current fire code requirements ($20,000), and the enclosure of utility meters in a 1-hour rated enclosure. The building has experienced some maintenance and compliance issues in 2023, including violations related to egress obstruction, sanitation issues, and combustible storage concerns, though these were all abated by August 2023. There were also security-related complaints about exterior doors and a side gate lock in 2023. The property underwent significant plumbing and electrical upgrades between 2019-2021, including the installation of four new gas furnaces, complete bathroom renovations, and new electrical wiring throughout all units.

The building's history shows attention to modern safety standards, with recent improvements focusing on fire safety systems and unit upgrades. While there have been some recent building violations, these were addressed within a reasonable timeframe. Historical records indicate past concerns about lead paint containment (2019) and some 311 calls regarding public areas around the building. The property has generally maintained active compliance with building codes, as evidenced by the prompt resolution of recent violations and the completion of numerous permits for substantial renovation work. The only recorded fire-related incident was an alarm system malfunction, with no civilian injuries reported.

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Risk rating

How 1327-1331 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
12thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 2094 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
31%
No DBI
violation
69%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 69%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1327-1331 South Van Ness Ave event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Nov 19
Graffiti on att property
ATT Property - Not Offensive
Building Violation (NOV)Jun 02
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