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1449 South Van Ness Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94110 6526030 4 units · 2 fl · 1927

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 1449 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 1927
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1927
Total area3,234 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6526030
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mufarreh Basil N & Susanne
Mailing address
3260 26th St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
122315

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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1449 South Van Ness Avenue, owned by Mufarreh Basil N & Susanne, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various compliance issues since its construction in 1927. Most recently, in 2023, the property has seen substantial updates including the replacement of 16 non-street-facing windows and improvements to the garage area, including bathroom remodeling and storage build-out, with corresponding electrical and plumbing work completed in November 2023. A notable compliance issue was reported in March 2022 regarding unauthorized plumbing and electrical work and structural concerns, though this has since been addressed. The building's infrastructure received attention in 2020 with the replacement of seven Federal Pacific breaker boxes and proper grounding installation. Historical records show earlier attempts to bring the building into compliance with municipal codes in the late 1980s and reroofing projects completed in 1997.

The property has experienced recurring maintenance and cleanliness issues surrounding the building's immediate vicinity, with multiple 311 calls between 2019 and 2024 reporting various sanitation concerns including loose garbage, debris, and waste on the street and sidewalk. While these exterior maintenance issues have been consistently addressed by city services, they may indicate ongoing challenges with property upkeep in the surrounding area. The rear garage structure has been a particular focus of proposed modifications, with attempts in recent years to convert it to residential use and add additional dwelling units, though these proposals were ultimately disapproved. Regular routine safety inspections were conducted in 2015, and the building appears to be currently in compliance with major safety requirements following recent renovations and repairs.

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Risk rating

How 1449 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
38th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1476 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
58%
No DBI
violation
42%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

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 58.8%
Moderate concern 26.1%
Severe concern 15.2%
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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1449 South Van Ness Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request Nov 18
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