207-215 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The property at 207-215 Valencia Street in the Inner Mission is a 3-story, 11-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1924, currently owned by trustee Lew Wah Leung. The building has experienced significant fire safety and maintenance issues over its history, most notably suffering a major fire in 2003 that caused damage throughout all three floors. This incident led to extensive electrical repairs, including a complete rewiring of the building and installation of a new fire alarm system.

Recent maintenance records show consistent fire safety violations between 2018-2024, including issues with sprinkler systems, alarm maintenance, and fire extinguisher requirements, though most have been abated promptly. The building completed required seismic retrofitting in 2014, addressing its status as a soft-story structure, and has undergone various other improvements including the installation of an accessible business entrance and a UL 300 fire system for the ground floor restaurant. The property has maintained regular inspections and addressed most housing code violations, though there were periods of concern in 2011 regarding sanitation and fire safety systems. Recent months have seen multiple 311 calls regarding street cleaning and debris removal, though these are primarily related to the exterior/public spaces rather than the building itself.

The ground floor restaurant, currently operating as "Burma Love," has required various permits and inspections over the years, including for fire safety systems and grease trap maintenance. The building's fire safety system has shown to require ongoing attention, with multiple recent violations related to sprinkler maintenance and alarm systems. A notable complaint was filed in 2014 regarding dust control violations during construction work near a school, though this was promptly addressed. The property underwent significant infrastructure improvements in recent years, including sewer pipe replacement in 2018 and various plumbing updates in 2014, demonstrating ongoing maintenance and upgrading efforts by ownership.