450-452 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103

The two-story, five-unit multi-family residential building at 450-452 South Van Ness Ave in the Inner Mission, owned by Kbm Van Ness LLC and constructed in 1915, has undergone several significant improvements over recent years, focusing on safety and energy efficiency. Most recently, in May 2024, the building initiated a window replacement project for Unit 5, installing 12 retrofit vinyl windows with a maximum U-factor of 0.30 at a cost of $13,372. The property completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2019 with work valued at $60,000, bringing the building into compliance with seismic safety requirements.

A notable safety-related incident occurred in 2019 regarding alarm systems, which was resolved by January 2020. The building's maintenance history shows consistent attention to window upgrades, including a prior window replacement project in 2005 that installed 31 new windows, with 16 located at the front of the building. Some historical issues have been recorded, including a fire in 1988 that affected the garage ceiling and wall, though this was repaired under permit 8813899.

Currently, there is an active complaint filed in August 2024 regarding unshielded lights in the rear yard that remain on all night, affecting both yard and window areas. A previous window-related complaint from 2010 mentioned issues with improper seating causing drafts and mold, though this was resolved shortly thereafter. The building's recent permit activity and completed safety improvements, including a CFC (Certificate of Final Completion) issuance for the Tier 4 soft-story retrofit, suggest ongoing commitment to maintaining and upgrading the property.