453-457 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103

The 4-unit residential building at 453-457 South Van Ness Avenue, located in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood, was built in 1915 and is currently owned by 457 SVN LLC. The property has undergone several significant maintenance activities, with the most recent being a substantial $30,000 roofing project completed in February 2024. The building has a documented history of fire safety compliance issues, particularly in June 2011 when multiple violations were recorded regarding fire proofing materials, fire extinguisher maintenance, and egress obstructions - all of which were addressed and abated by July 2011.

A previous health and safety inspection in 1997 revealed concerning conditions including no heat, a malfunctioning fire escape door, and roof leaks, though these issues were resolved within a couple of months. Recent concerns primarily involve exterior maintenance and neighborhood conditions rather than internal building issues. The property experienced multiple graffiti incidents in 2023-2024, with the most recent cases being reported in September 2023, when offensive graffiti was found on the commercial portion of the building.

Street-related issues have been documented through 311 calls, including reports of encampments, sidewalk cleaning needs, and one parking enforcement request in May 2024. The building's documented history shows that major structural and safety systems have received attention when necessary, with the roof replacement in 2024 representing the most recent significant building improvement. While there have been various maintenance and safety inspections over the years, most issues appear to have been addressed promptly when brought to the owner's attention, particularly the safety concerns identified in 2011 and 1997.