2323 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109

2323 Van Ness Avenue is a multi-family residential building located in Pacific Heights, currently owned by 2323-27 Van Ness LLC. The property, which includes a full-service restaurant component, has undergone several significant changes over recent years. In 2019, substantial improvements were made to the restaurant portion, including a kitchen remodel ($62,800) with new equipment, HVAC changes, and accessibility upgrades to meet modern standards.

During this period, modifications were also made to the fire suppression system ($4,800) and related electrical work was completed to support the new equipment and bathroom improvements. Most recently, in April 2023, there was work done on the fire sprinkler backflow preventer system, indicating ongoing maintenance of safety systems. The building has experienced several security and access issues, with the most notable being a prolonged elevator outage in early 2022 that affected multiple tenants, particularly older residents, during a winter period.

This issue appears to have persisted for over six weeks, impacting access between floors and the garage. More recent complaints in 2023 have focused on security concerns, including a broken mailbox and problems with the garage door opener, though these issues have since been marked as not active. In July 2023, the building received several Notices of Violation related to security requirements, specifically regarding lock alarms and primary locking devices at exterior doors, though these violations were abated by July 2024. The property maintains active restaurant operations, with various permits and licenses including Type 41 ABC licenses for on-sale beer and wine service, and has complied with storefront transparency requirements in its ground floor commercial space.