324-328 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103

The 6-unit multi-family residential building at 324-328 South Van Ness Avenue in the Inner Mission, owned by Felm Trust, has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues since its construction in 1910. Most recently, in May 2024, there was an active complaint regarding inadequate maintenance, including reports of holes in the units and improperly attached doors.

The building has a history of plumbing-related work, with the most recent updates including a water heater replacement in November 2024 and plumbing modifications for a nighttime entertainment use in June 2024, though many permits have expired over the years, including a significant plumbing repair for multiple sinks in 2016 and a fire suppression system installation in 2008. Several building violations were recorded in 2004 and 2010, including issues with fire extinguishers, lightwell cleanliness, public hall maintenance, mold/mildew, plumbing repairs, and security features, though these were subsequently abated. The property has faced ongoing challenges with its restaurant and retail space, as evidenced by multiple complaints and permits related to fire safety (including expired fire suppression system permits from 1988 and 2008), entertainment use modifications, and various maintenance issues.

Recent activity includes a July 2023 completed permit to add nighttime entertainment as a secondary use to the existing restaurant/retail space. The building's maintenance history shows recurring issues with water damage, plumbing problems, and general upkeep, with multiple complaints about leaking fixtures, damaged surfaces, and inadequate repairs dating back to the 1990s. The most recent complaints and permits indicate ongoing maintenance work, with the building currently showing some active complaints regarding general upkeep and aged building systems.