2612-2618 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 2612-2618 Van Ness Avenue in Russian Hill, owned by the Joann Chow Trust, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1922. The most recent major work, permitted in November 2024, involves comprehensive renovations of kitchens and bathrooms in multiple units, including electrical updates and new light fixtures, with an estimated cost of $48,000. This follows substantial electrical system upgrades completed in November 2022, where subpanels were replaced in all eight units (2612-2626).

The building's maintenance history shows attention to basic infrastructure, with a complete reroofing project completed in 2003 at a cost of $16,000, and earlier kitchen remodeling attempts in 1986. A notable cluster of building violations was recorded in November 2005, primarily related to fire safety issues, including problems with fire sprinklers, garbage chute, smoke detectors, and fire extinguisher placement. However, all these violations were promptly addressed and abated by February 2006.

The property has maintained compliance with regular housing inspections, including a routine inspection in 2002. Recent 311 calls from 2022 to 2025 primarily concern street-level issues such as parking violations, sidewalk cleanliness, and maintenance concerns not directly related to the building's interior conditions. These include reports of blocked driveways, general cleaning needs, and hazardous materials on the street, all of which were resolved through standard municipal processes.