696-698 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

The property at 696-698 South Van Ness Avenue is a two-unit duplex located in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Joe and Julie Sarantis Trust. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past decades, with the most recent major work occurring between 2013-2014 including repairs to balconies and rear decks due to dry rot issues, plumbing upgrades including a new water heater and roof drain, and electrical improvements such as replacing a 50-amp sub-panel. Historical improvements include a kitchen remodel in 2004, window replacement in 1999, and foundation bolting in 1992, though a reroofing permit from 1997 was listed as expired.

Recent activity at the property has primarily involved external maintenance and street-related issues, with nine 311 calls recorded between November 2024 and December 2024, mostly concerning garbage and debris on the street and sidewalk, though these are more reflective of street conditions rather than building maintenance issues. There was a lead abatement complaint filed in July 2014, though its status is listed as not active. The building previously had an illegal billboard incident in 2011, which was promptly addressed, and the voluntary removal of a nonconforming billboard sign was completed in 2014.

The property is currently approved for a two-unit condo conversion, indicating potential future changes to ownership structure or unit configuration. While the building has required various repairs and updates over the years, there have been no recent records of major safety concerns or building code violations. The most recent infrastructure works were primarily focused on ensuring basic utilities and systems were up to standard, including electrical, plumbing, and structural components.