2656 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109

2656 Van Ness Avenue is a 19-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1925, currently managed by SF Multifamily IV Property. The property has undergone significant upgrades and renovations in recent years, with the most critical being the 2022 fire alarm system upgrade to meet current codes and the pending soft-story retrofit permit filed in 2022.

A substantial renovation project was filed in 2020 to add four new units on the first level, converting the existing garage space, with associated upgrades to electrical (400-amp service installation) and fire safety systems, though this permit status remains as "Filed." Between 2017 and 2020, multiple individual unit renovations were completed, including comprehensive upgrades to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry facilities in units #1, #2, #3, #6, #9, #10, #11, #14, #15, #16, and #17, typically involving new fixtures, appliances, and electrical systems. The building experienced a significant hot water outage affecting all units in January 2017, lasting approximately five days, which generated multiple resident complaints. Several building violations from 2001 and 2012 were recorded regarding boiler operation permits, mold/mildew issues, window repairs, stair repairs, and fire escape obstructions, though all were subsequently abated, with records indicating a 2007 resolution date for violations.

More recent complaints include construction-related COVID-19 safety concerns in October 2020 and a garbage chute blockage in July 2018. The property has shown consistent attention to safety and modernization, with recent zoning verification letters and ongoing compliance updates, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas as per the latest fire safety requirements. Recent 311 calls from December 2024 suggest ongoing challenges with waste management, though these appear to be street-level rather than building-specific issues.