2249 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109

2249 Van Ness Avenue is a three-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1900 in Pacific Heights, containing 7 units and currently owned by V N Properties LLC. The building has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, with the most notable being a substantial fire alarm system upgrade issued in April 2024 at a cost of $31,568, which includes the installation of low-frequency audibles, new monitoring capabilities, and the addition of manual pull stations and smoke detectors.

In 2020, the building received window upgrades including the replacement of eight windows with aluminum-clad double-hung wood windows and associated dry rot repairs at a cost of $25,000. The building's history shows a pattern of addressing safety systems and maintenance issues, particularly related to fire safety equipment. Multiple routine inspections (2002, 2009, and 2017) have documented various violations, primarily focusing on fire escape maintenance and alarm systems, though all these violations were eventually abated.

There have been some recurring maintenance issues noted, including a chronic leak complaint from 1998 that remains active, though this predates many of the more recent building improvements. Recent external conditions around the property have been documented through 311 calls, with multiple reports of graffiti on street furniture and the building itself throughout 2023-2024, though these are primarily exterior public space issues rather than direct building maintenance concerns. The building's historical record shows regular attention to major system upgrades and compliance with safety requirements, with the most recent safety improvements focusing on modernizing the fire alarm system and emergency notifications.