442-446 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103

The two-unit residential building at 442-446 South Van Ness Avenue, located in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1920. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent work currently in the planning stage as of July 2024, involving removal of existing wall shingles and restoration of wood siding and trims, estimated at $10,000.

Recent upgrades include window replacements in 2019 (13 windows, $15,600) and various unit improvements such as a kitchen remodel in 2014 ($15,000), plumbing upgrades including a new tankless water heater and kitchen sink drain installation, and electrical improvements including a new sub-panel installation. The building experienced a notable cluster of violations in December 2010, primarily related to interior maintenance, including issues with heat, windows, lead paint, damaged walls, and garage ventilation, though all violations were abated by October 2011.

Subsequent improvements addressed these concerns, including multiple window replacements (2011 and 2019), heating system upgrades, and electrical system improvements including a new 200-amp service installation in 2007. The property has maintained active compliance with building codes since resolving the 2010 violations, with recent enhancements continuing to improve the building's condition. There have been several 311 calls regarding the property and its vicinity between 2021 and 2024, primarily related to parking enforcement and general maintenance, but these are typical urban issues and not necessarily indicative of building-specific problems.