2825 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 9-unit, 3-story apartment building at 2825 Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco's Marina neighborhood, constructed in 1924, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance improvements over its recent history. Of particular note is the completed soft-story retrofit in 2018 (with engineering plans from 2017) to enhance seismic safety, and a recent substantial investment in fire safety with a $34,841 fire alarm system upgrade completed in 2024 to comply with city fire code requirements.

The building has faced multiple maintenance and safety issues in recent years, with numerous tenant complaints between 2021 and 2024 regarding water leaks, window function problems, pest control, and security concerns. Most notably, there was a sequence of violations in 2021-2022 that included issues with weather protection, carbon monoxide detectors, fire escape maintenance, and various building repairs, though these were marked as "Not Active" and were abated by July 2023. Recent complaints from 2022-2024 indicate ongoing concerns with water leaks, window functionality, and security, particularly in Unit 9.

Historical records show the building has addressed several major systems over the years, including window replacements in 2009, reroofing work the same year, and fire safety improvements such as the installation of fire-rated doors in 1993. The property has maintained compliance with its soft-story retrofit requirements as a Tier 3 building, and while there have been various maintenance issues reported, most fire system complaints over the years have been resolved, with no merit found in the most recent 2024 sprinkler/standpipe system complaint. The building's current condition shows ongoing maintenance challenges, as evidenced by recent complaints about garage doors, ceiling plaster, and window operations, though many historical violations and complaints have been addressed through various repairs and system upgrades.