2935 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 12-unit, 3-story apartment building at 2935 Van Ness Ave in the Marina neighborhood, owned by Cecilia Rose Enright Testam, has undergone significant improvements and faced several compliance challenges since its construction in 1924. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2023, which included the installation of shear walls and concrete foundation work valued at $50,000, though there were earlier violations related to its completion and associated monitoring fees.

Recent improvements include the installation of a new laundry facility in the garage with three stacked washing machines and dryers (completed October 2024, cost $15,000), along with electrical and plumbing upgrades to support the new laundry area. The building has a history of fire-related damage requiring repairs in 1986 and 1993, along with various maintenance improvements including window replacements, garage sprinkler system repairs, and structural reinforcements.

Recent inspection and maintenance records indicate some ongoing upkeep needs, such as deteriorating exterior elements noted in a July 2024 complaint regarding the front elevation and tradesman door. The building's location has experienced typical urban challenges as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024 related to street maintenance issues, though these are primarily external to the building itself. The property's compliance history shows a pattern of completing major safety upgrades, with the building currently listed as having completed its soft-story requirements and received the associated Certificate of Final Completion (CFC), though earlier related violations were not fully resolved until February 2023.