141-145 Julian Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103

141-145 Julian Avenue is an eight-unit, three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1908, currently owned by Willie J & Kathleen A H Kin in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood. The most pressing current issue is significant fire damage, with an active complaint filed in April 2024.

A building permit was filed on October 23, 2024, to address structural repairs from this fire, rebuild fire egress stairs to match original design, and remove an unpermitted rear garage structure. The building has a documented history of safety and maintenance concerns, particularly in 2016-2017 when multiple violations were addressed simultaneously, including issues with smoke alarms, interior paint, weatherproofing, fire safety, combustible storage, and an obstructed egress. In 2019, the building faced additional challenges with temporary vacancy, safety concerns regarding fire escape stairs, and garage-related issues.

The property has undergone several structural and safety improvements over the years, including the replacement of a wooden utility ladder with a metal one in 2016 and various street space permits. There was a notable cluster of encampment-related complaints in late 2024 and early 2025, with multiple reports between December 2024 and January 2025, though these were addressed and resolved by DPW cleaning services. Historical complaints from 2003-2019 indicate ongoing attention to building maintenance, fire safety, and basic habitability standards, with most violations being resolved through proper permits and inspections, particularly following the 2016-2017 period of regulatory scrutiny.