2128 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 24-unit, 4-story apartment building at 2128 Van Ness Avenue in Nob Hill, constructed in 1910, has undergone significant improvements and faced several regulatory requirements in recent years. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory seismic soft-story retrofit in February 2023, which included new shear walls and grade beams in the basement at a cost of $80,000, bringing the building into compliance with earthquake safety requirements.

The property has seen extensive unit renovations between 2020 and 2023, with multiple apartments (Units 105, 305, 406, etc.) receiving kitchen and bathroom rehabilitations along with washer/dryer installations, totaling over $500,000 in improvements. A fire violation for sleeping area requirements was issued in December 2023 and is currently open, though the building did undergo a fire alarm system upgrade in 2021 to include wireless low frequency sounders. The building has experienced various maintenance and compliance issues over its history, including elevator service problems in 2019, multiple "Operating Without A Permit" violations between 2014-2023, and issues related to fire escape ladder functionality documented in 2007.

There were also complaints in 2020 regarding excessive construction noise and water shut-offs during unit renovations, which were subsequently addressed. Planning records show efforts to add additional dwelling units (ADUs) to the building, though these proposals appear to have been withdrawn. The property has maintained active compliance with building permits and inspections, with recent work including an update to fire alarm device plans in November 2023.