3025 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109

3025 Van Ness Avenue is a 13-unit, three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1923, currently owned by the Taforo Family Trust and located in the Marina neighborhood. The building has undergone several significant structural and safety improvements in recent years, most notably completing its mandatory soft-story retrofit work in 2020 at a cost of approximately $156,000, which included both the soft-story retrofit and unit legalization at the ground level. The property has experienced recurring fire safety issues, with multiple violations and complaints between 2018 and 2024 relating to fire alarm systems, exit maintenance, sprinkler systems, and extinguishers, though most have been resolved with conditions corrected.

Recent building inspections have identified concerns such as deteriorated wood/paint on exterior front elevations and obstructions on the fire escape (August 2024). The building has a documented history of maintenance and improvement work, including significant upgrades to Unit #5 in 2007-2008 involving electrical, plumbing, and bathroom renovations costing over $100,000. Infrastructure improvements include the replacement of the water heater and steam boiler in 2009, and sewer lateral replacement work.

Historical issues from 2003, including problems with stairs, ventilation, and fire proofing, were addressed and resolved by June 2003. The property experienced one fire incident in recent history (cooking fire) and has had occasional water-related issues, as evidenced by recent 311 calls regarding flooding and water leaks. While the soft-story retrofit has been completed, the building has had periodic maintenance challenges, as evidenced by recurring fire safety inspections and recent complaints about exterior maintenance.