1725 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109

1725 Van Ness Avenue is a 24-unit, 6-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1928, currently owned by Blvd Apartments LP and located in the Pacific Heights neighborhood. The building has undergone several significant upgrades and renovations over recent years, most notably a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade completed in 2023 costing nearly $28,200 to comply with current fire code requirements, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas.

The building has experienced recurring issues with its steam boiler system, with active complaints from 2023 regarding its permit status, and previous complaints in 2019 and 2013 where permits were not properly renewed or maintained. Unit renovations have been actively pursued, including work in 2022 on Unit 303 involving kitchen and bathroom remodeling, and comprehensive upgrades in 2018 to multiple units (401, 501, 503, 601) adding bedrooms and renovating kitchens and bathrooms. The property has a history of fire safety concerns, with multiple fire code violations and complaints recorded between 2017 and 2021 related to alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and multiple fire code violations, though most were promptly corrected.

A notable incident occurred in April 2023 when residents reported heat outages lasting over 10 days, though this complaint was eventually marked as not active. The building's maintenance history shows attention to infrastructure upgrades, including a new steam boiler installation in 2013 and various unit improvements involving electrical upgrades, plumbing work, and kitchen/bathroom renovations. While there have been various building violations documented over the years, particularly related to boiler permit issues, these have generally been addressed promptly once identified.