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1454 South Van Ness Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94110 6527037 5 units · 4 fl · 1960

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 1454 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 1960
2 or more units
5 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 1960
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
Units5
Floors4
Year built1960
Total area5,697 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6527037
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1428 6th St Apt 306 Santa Monica CA 90401
Last sale
060320

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Initial analysis

1454 South Van Ness Avenue is a 4-story, 5-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1960 in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood. The property has undergone significant renovations between 2018-2019, including comprehensive unit remodels in Units 1, 2, 3, and 5, adding multiple bathrooms and kitchen relocations, with work totaling over $400,000 across various permits. This renovation period also included the controversial removal of a single-unit service elevator and installation of a new roof deck. The building had several notable tenant issues in 2018, including multiple interior surface violations related to water damage, damaged windows, smoke detector issues, and mold/fungus concerns, though these were all abated by April 2018. Two complaints were filed in March 2020 regarding construction work during COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders, and in May 2019, there was a complaint about the removal of the elevator and front stairwell access. The building has undergone three tenant buyouts since 2019, with payments of $41,000 to 2 tenants, $60,000 to 1 tenant, and $1,000 to 1 tenant during the renovation period.

Recent maintenance records show ongoing attention to building upkeep, with several plumbing and electrical upgrades completed in 2019, including the installation of a mini-split system and various bathroom renovations. The building's history includes two roofing projects (2013 and 2001), and it appears to be currently in good maintenance standing following the extensive 2018-2019 renovations. Recent exterior issues primarily relate to street cleaning concerns, with multiple sanitation service requests in the surrounding area throughout 2022-2024, though these are typical for urban settings and do not directly reflect on building maintenance. The most recent fire incident on record was an invalid assist with no injuries reported.

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Risk rating

How 1454 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
29th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1690 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
52%
No DBI
violation
48%
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.

Building size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 40.9%
Moderate concern 40.4%
Severe concern 18.7%
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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1454 South Van Ness Ave event timeline

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

2020
DBI Complaint Mar 27
Date last observed: 26-mar-20; time last observed: 12:00; identity of person performing the work: george kulya city best constru; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work beyond scope of permit; work being done in dangerous manner; other building; other housing; ; additional information: non essential infrastructure construction violating health order c19-07 10.c;
Building Inspection Division
DBI ComplaintMar 26
Date last observed: 25-mar-20; time last observed: 1200; identity of person performing the work: george kulya, city best constr; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work beyond scope of permit; work being done in dangerous manner; other building; other housing; ; additional information: non essential infrastructure work is being performed during sf health order no. c19-07 definition 10.c. ;

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