387-391 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 387-391 South Van Ness Ave in the Inner Mission, owned by Remberto Sainez Lvg Tr, was constructed in 1911 and has undergone several significant maintenance and safety upgrades over the years. The building completed its mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2015, demonstrating compliance with city safety requirements.

Multiple renovation projects have been carried out, including window replacements in 2006 and 2011, unit A renovations in 2009 involving drywall, kitchen cabinets, and electrical updates, and various plumbing improvements. Of particular concern were two significant complaint periods: in 2011, residents reported inadequate water pressure, heating issues, window problems, mold, electrical concerns, and staircase maintenance needs, while a 2006 complaint mentioned multiple safety and habitability issues that were abated by February 2007. The building has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly with its plumbing and heating systems, though recent permits from 2017 indicate attempted compliance with building safety requirements, including the installation of new pressure relief valves and water heater pan.

The property's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing violations over time, as evidenced by multiple completed permits for various improvements. Recent records from 2024-2025 show recurring issues with garbage and debris on the property and surrounding area, with multiple reports to city services. While the building has addressed many historical violations and completed major safety requirements like the seismic retrofit, the frequency of recent sanitation-related complaints suggests ongoing challenges with property maintenance.