245 11th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

245 11th Avenue is a 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1928, currently owned by James & Victoria Shegoian 2. The building underwent significant improvements in 2019-2021, including a complete fire sprinkler system installation throughout the first floor ($18,000), fire alarm system upgrades ($15,000), and a service upgrade to 400 amps with the addition of 2 meters. In 2016, substantial modifications were made including the addition of 2 studio units at the first floor ($162,000), a soft-story retrofit ($70,000), and infill of the ground floor light court for laundry and a common half bathroom ($20,000).

The building has completed its Tier 3 Soft Story retrofit requirements and received its Certificate of Final Completion. The property has experienced several concerning issues, particularly during the 2019 construction period when multiple complaints were filed regarding structural concerns, including reports of the building shifting, hairline cracks in walls, and problems with insect infestations. There were also complaints about construction work extending beyond permitted hours and concerns about chimney demolition affecting multiple units.

Historical violations from 2001 included issues with combustible storage, fire alarm systems, and fire escape maintenance, though these were abated by July 2001. Recent maintenance records show occasional 311 calls related to driveway blocking and general cleaning, with the most recent building-related activity being a fire alarm system complaint in March 2024 that was corrected by May 2024. All major building systems, including structural modifications, fire safety improvements, and utility upgrades, have been completed according to available records, though there were concerns raised during construction about proper sequencing and communication with tenants.