540-542 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The three-story multi-family residential building at 540-542 Valencia Street, constructed in 1908, contains three units plus a storefront. The property has experienced several significant events, most notably two separate incidents of fire damage in 2013 and 2017, requiring substantial repairs to the exterior and siding.

Building maintenance and upgrades have been ongoing, including a complete window replacement project in 2009 (15 windows total), reroofing in 1999, and plumbing improvements such as the installation of tankless water heaters in 2012, suggesting regular updates to maintain the property's infrastructure. The building's history includes a period of controversy from 2000-2009 regarding unauthorized entertainment at what is now Chevi's Bar, including unauthorized dancing and DJ performances. This situation was eventually resolved with multiple conditional use authorizations to permit live entertainment and other entertainment uses in the Valencia NCD, with the most recent applications being approved.

The property has also faced some fire safety concerns in recent years, with violations reported in 2022 related to the Shared Spaces program and multiple fire code violations. Recent maintenance issues have been primarily related to exterior graffiti and sidewalk cleanliness, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls throughout 2023-2024. While there have been some fire safety violations, it's worth noting that many 311 calls and complaints have been resolved promptly, indicating an active response to maintenance needs.