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1424-1426 South Van Ness Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94110 6527004 4 units · 3 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
12
FewerMore

This building has 12 novs (7y), above the Inner Mission average of 2.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1424-1426 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
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.

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
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area5,250 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6527004
Ownership

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

Mailing address
2055 Grant Rd # 200 Los Altos CA 94024
Last sale
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1424 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
1426 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1424-1426 South Van Ness Avenue, owned by West Coast Investment Properties, has a troubling history of maintenance issues and health safety violations since its construction in 1900. Most recently, in late 2023, the building faced multiple violations including damaged walls, window problems, stair repairs, and heating system deficiencies, with specific violations for inadequate smoke detector systems and gas meter instructions. These violations were documented in November 2023 and officially abated by May 2024. A pattern of concerning building conditions has emerged, including exposed electrical wiring (reported September 2023), which had been an issue since February 2022, and multiple complaints about heating systems and window functionality. The building has undergone several repair attempts over the years, including dry rot repairs to exterior stairs in 2012 and 2015, window replacements in 2014, and most recently, the addition of two new electric wall heaters in March 2024.

The property has a documented history of various structural and safety concerns dating back to the 1990s, including termite and dry rot repairs, window replacements, and multiple housing code violations. Previous complaints have mentioned issues with drainage systems, flooding, plumbing, and general maintenance problems, particularly in 2012 and 2014. While some repairs have been completed, as evidenced by numerous building permits, there continues to be a persistent pattern of maintenance delays and recurring violations. The building's fire safety systems appear to have experienced at least one false alarm due to malfunction, though no civilian injuries were reported. Recent 311 calls from 2024 show continued concern about exterior maintenance, with multiple reports of garbage and debris issues, though most were resolved upon inspection.

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Risk rating

How 1424-1426 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
14thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 2047 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
35%
No DBI
violation
65%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

Building size

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 65%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1424-1426 South Van Ness Ave event timeline

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2024
Electrical Permit Mar 11
Adding 2 new electric wall heater in 2 rooms
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