785-789 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The property at 785-789 Valencia Street in the Inner Mission is a three-story, three-unit multi-family residential building with retail space, built in 1911 and currently owned by T & A Drolapas & Sons L P. Recent maintenance issues have emerged as significant concerns, particularly in 2023, with multiple tenant complaints reporting serious water leakage problems affecting multiple units, including pooling water, potential mold issues, and problems with interior siding. The building has experienced several safety and maintenance violations over the years, including a notable period of inadequate heating in late 2019 and structural concerns in early 2020, when complaints described the building as "leaning" with issues including exposed electrical wires and plumbing concerns.

While some improvements have been made, including window replacements in 2020 and a new furnace heating system installation, along with roof work in 1998 and 1990, the property has a history of unresolved maintenance issues. The building's historical record shows various permit-related matters, including the removal of an unauthorized ATM from the laundrymat area in 2013 and periodic fire safety inspections revealing violations related to emergency lighting, extinguishers, and general safety concerns. There have been recurrent complaints regarding "Shared Spaces" operations and occupancy issues, with the most recent tenant complaint from March 2023 alleging unauthorized modifications to egress routes.

The property also faced a short-lived illegal short-term rental violation in 2019, though this appears to have been resolved. Fire safety records show occasional false alarms and system activations, though no actual fires or civilian injuries have been reported. Recent activity in January 2025 suggests increasing attention to exterior maintenance, including issues with parklet abandonment and street cleaning concerns, indicating ongoing challenges with property upkeep and management.