100 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102

100 Van Ness Avenue is a 28-story multi-family residential building constructed in 2015, containing 420 units and located in the Van Ness/Civic Center neighborhood. The building has experienced several significant issues in recent years, with the most notable being extensive water damage affecting floors 3-11 and the parking garage in late 2022, requiring substantial repairs to sheetrock, flooring, and cabinetry at a cost of approximately $3.5 million. More recently, from September to December 2024, there have been recurring complaints about elevator functionality, with residents reporting persistent breakdowns and accessibility concerns.

Additionally, there are active violations related to boiler permits that remain unresolved since September 2023, and multiple fire code violations were issued in December 2024. The building's maintenance history reveals ongoing challenges with building systems and infrastructure. There have been several instances of fire safety system issues, including multiple fire alarm violations between 2023 and 2024, though most were promptly corrected.

The property management has also undertaken numerous maintenance projects, including the replacement of approximately 950 windows in 2019, various plumbing upgrades including heat pump replacements (2020-2021), and electrical work to improve building systems. The elevators have been a particular point of concern, with multiple complaints filed throughout 2024 regarding their reliability and accessibility, including issues with proper lighting in the elevator cars. Recent inspections have also noted general dilapidation and maintenance concerns, with both housing and fire safety violations being recorded.