2344 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109

2344 Van Ness Avenue is a 2-story, 9-unit multi-family residential building located in Russian Hill, constructed in 1921 and currently owned by James M & Linda T Hess. The property has undergone numerous significant improvements over the past decade, with the most recent being two fire safety violations issued in July 2024 regarding alarm system maintenance, though these were abated. The building successfully completed its mandatory Soft Story seismic retrofit program, receiving a CFC issuance, and has shown consistent investment in unit upgrades and maintenance.

Recent renovations include window replacements in 2021, a comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodeling in Unit 5 in 2021 (costing $38,000), and various electrical, plumbing, and heating system updates across multiple units. Notable historical improvements include a 2016-2018 bathroom remodels in Units 1 and 2, a 2018 bedroom addition on the first floor, and the establishment of modern safety systems including Ufer grounding installation and new smoke detectors. The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to safety systems, though there have been several alarm system-related incidents and violations in recent years (2016, 2021, and 2024) that required correction.

The property has experienced multiple fire safety system activations, including CO detector and smoke detector activations, though none resulted in civilian injuries. Recent parking enforcement records from 2019-2022 indicate a recurring issue with vehicles blocking driveways, though this appears to be an external, neighborhood-related concern rather than an internal building issue. The property has also undergone significant infrastructure improvements, including re-roofing in 2015, electrical system upgrades, and the replacement of various plumbing fixtures and systems throughout the building, demonstrating ongoing commitment to maintaining and improving the property's condition and safety systems.