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1428-1430 South Van Ness Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94110 6527005 3 units · 3 fl · 1911

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Mission — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1428-1430 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 1911
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.

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 1911
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1911
Total area4,650 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6527005
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Ohearn John A & Asher Debra 1430 S Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
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1428 A South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
1428 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
1430 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 1428-1430 South Van Ness Avenue in the Inner Mission, owned by John A Ohearn & Debra Asher, was constructed in 1911 and consists of three stories. The property has undergone numerous improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent significant work being a kitchen and bathroom remodel completed in 2022 costing $26,000, which included updated fixtures, cabinets, appliances, and electrical work. The building has received consistent maintenance attention, including three major kitchen renovations (2004, 2015, and 2016), bathroom upgrades (2015), back stair repairs (2016), and a complete reroofing project in 2010. Essential systems have also been regularly updated, with multiple plumbing improvements including water heater installations and furnace changes in 2009, and comprehensive electrical work to support modern appliances and fixtures.

The building has undergone routine safety inspections by Housing Inspection Services in 2004, 2015, and most recently in 2015, none of which appear to have resulted in any ongoing concerns. While there have been several 311 calls related to street cleaning and maintenance between 2020 and 2024, these primarily concerned public space issues rather than building-specific problems. The most recent incidents, from 2022 and 2023, involved routine street cleaning matters that were promptly resolved. The property's maintenance record suggests regular upkeep and modernization efforts by the owners, with no documented building-specific complaints or violations in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 1428-1430 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
65thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 833 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
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

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
Moderate failure risk 28%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1428-1430 South Van Ness Ave event timeline

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2022
Building Permit Aug 01
Like for like one kitchen + one bath remodel. remove and replace fixtures, cabinets + appliances. electric & plumbing to code.
$15,000 · Complete
Plumbing PermitAug 01
Bath and kitchen remove and replace

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