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1497-1499 Valencia St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 6530027 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 1497-1499 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 1900
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6530027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Silver Steven
Mailing address
1497 Valencia St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
052507

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1499 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1497 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 1497-1499 Valencia St is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building with commercial space, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Steven Silver. The building has undergone numerous improvements and renovations over the years, with the most recent significant work completed in 2023 involving stucco repairs, garage door replacement, and structural repairs at a cost of $17,922. This followed earlier 2023 work for installing new tandoor equipment under a Type 1 hood. The building has a history of commercial use modifications, particularly between 2015-2016, when substantial improvements were made to the commercial space including kitchen equipment upgrades, electrical work, and plumbing installations totaling over $40,000, along with the installation of outdoor heaters and a new awning system.

The property has experienced several maintenance issues over its history, including a 2009 violation regarding cracked and detached stucco on the south elevation, which was resolved in 2011, and a 2021 complaint about gas heaters being positioned near wooden structures. More recent concerns have emerged regarding building exterior maintenance, with multiple 311 calls in late 2024 and early 2025 relating to garbage, debris, and sanitation issues in the vicinity of the property. Planning records indicate various approvals for outdoor seating, liquor licensing, and building modifications, while a pair of fire complaints in December 2022 related to Shared Spaces was deferred in March 2023. The most significant building-related works have focused on both residential and commercial improvements, with regular maintenance tasks such as reroofing (completed in 2016) and stucco repairs being performed as needed.

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Risk rating

How 1497-1499 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
65th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 833 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 60.8%
Moderate concern 19.6%
Severe concern 19.5%
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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1497-1499 Valencia St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 18
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestJun 16
Garbage and debris

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