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1485-1487 Valencia St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 6530013 3 units · 3 fl · 1909

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 1485-1487 Valencia St 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 1909
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
VALEN
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1909
Total area3,748 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6530013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Iglesia Del Dios Vivo Colum
Mailing address
3199 Mission St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
022521

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1487 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1485 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1487 A Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

This three-unit multi-family residential building at 1485-1487 Valencia Street in the Inner Mission, owned by Iglesia Del Dios Vivo Colum, has undergone significant renovations and faced various maintenance challenges since its construction in 1909. The property experienced unauthorized construction work in 2012, leading to multiple Notices of Violation and abatement proceedings, with work eventually completed through several permits between 2012-2021, including major kitchen and bathroom renovations, electrical upgrades, and plumbing improvements. Recent issues have centered around HVAC system problems, with complaints in 2023 about a roof-mounted unit causing noise and vibration near a bedroom window, though these cases are no longer active. The building's fire safety systems have shown some irregularities, with multiple smoke detector activations and alarm system malfunctions recorded between 2019 and 2020, albeit without any injuries or actual fires reported.

The property has received regular maintenance and upgrades, including a comprehensive HVAC system installation in 2020 ($9,500), electrical system updates, and new plumbing fixtures throughout. The most recent building permit activity includes the 2021 renewal for plumbing work completed in 2019, which included installation of new plumbing fixtures in two bathrooms and a kitchen. While the building has experienced periodic issues with garbage and debris around the property, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024, these were primarily related to street conditions rather than building maintenance. The property's historical permit record shows a pattern of proactive maintenance and upgrades, with most major works being properly permitted and completed, though some permits were marked as expired and required renewal or re-application.

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Risk rating

How 1485-1487 Valencia St'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
43th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1357 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 44.7%
Moderate concern 42.8%
Severe concern 12.5%
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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1485-1487 Valencia St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 06
311 service request
Encampment

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