2723-2727 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 15-unit, 3-story apartment building at 2723-2727 Van Ness Avenue, built in 1923, has undergone significant safety improvements in recent years, including a voluntary $30,000 fire alarm system upgrade in 2021 to meet current fire code requirements. The building successfully completed mandatory seismic retrofitting as a Tier 4 soft-story structure, with work completed in 2017-2018 involving new foundation work and steel framing installation. Historical issues include a 2023 boiler permit violation (now resolved), a sewage overflow incident in 2003, and heating system problems in 1999.

Recent concerns include multiple fire code violations throughout 2023-2024 related to alarm systems, extinguishers, and sleeping area requirements, though most have been promptly addressed. The building has experienced recurring rodent/insect infestations as indicated by multiple 311 calls in 2025, and there are several open environmental health cases that require monitoring. Infrastructure improvements include ADA bathroom installations in 2018 and a reroofing project in 2012. Regular fire safety inspections continue to reveal issues, though many are quickly corrected, as evidenced by the pattern of "Condition Corrected" and "Violation Issued" dispositions in recent fire complaints.

The property has maintained active compliance with multiple safety programs, including the city's wood frame seismic retrofit program and ADA requirements. Its fire safety system has received consistent upgrades, with the most recent improvements in 2021 including new fire panel installations and low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas. While the building has had its share of maintenance and safety challenges over the years, particularly regarding heating systems, plumbing, and fire safety, recent history shows a pattern of prompt responses to violations and ongoing efforts to maintain compliance with current codes. The property management has demonstrated a commitment to addressing both structural and safety requirements, as evidenced by the substantial investments in retrofitting and modernizing critical systems.