2642 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109

This 21-unit multi-family residential building, located at 2642 Van Ness Avenue in Russian Hill and owned by Kitt Family Ltd Partnership, has undergone several significant safety improvements and maintenance work since its construction in 1975. Most notably, the building is currently in the process of upgrading its fire alarm system to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, with multiple permits issued in November 2024 for installing new equipment throughout the building, including smoke detectors, pull stations, and sounders.

The building has completed the mandatory soft-story retrofit program, with work completed and a Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) issued, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. However, there are currently unresolved safety concerns, including an open violation regarding sleeping area requirements issued in December 2023, while more recent violations related to sprinkler service and alarm system maintenance have been abated.

The property's maintenance history shows attention to window upgrades, with several permits issued in 2003 and 2011 for installing new windows, and an earlier re-roofing project recorded in 1997. While the building has passed routine housing inspections in 2002 and 2005, there have been multiple recent 311 calls related to the surrounding area, including reports of graffiti, parking violations, and homeless encampments near the property in 2023-2025. The building's management has generally responded to maintenance requirements, as evidenced by the completion of various building permits, though the presence of open fire safety violations suggests ongoing compliance challenges.