786-790 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 786-790 South Van Ness Avenue in the Inner Mission, owned by Sergio & Leonor Gamboa, was constructed in 1925 and spans three stories. The property underwent significant electrical improvements in 2004, including the installation of a new 200-amp service and four subpanels, followed by various stairway-related repairs in 2005 including multiple permit revisions and the successful installation of new siding at the rear stairway.

A troubling tenant complaint was filed in June 2018 regarding lack of cooking facilities when a tenant was allegedly locked out of a unit previously provided for cooking access. The building has a documented history of fire safety system issues, with eight separate fire complaints related to alarm systems, sprinkler/standpipe systems, and blocked exits between 2006 and 2022, all of which were marked as corrected. Notably, there were multiple instances of alarm system malfunctions and false alarms recorded by the fire department, though no civilian injuries were reported in any incidents.

The property has experienced recurring issues with garbage and debris accumulation in recent months, with multiple 311 calls for cleaning services between October and November 2024, all of which were resolved. There was one parking-related complaint about driveway blocking in October 2024, and two graffiti-related incidents, including a recent case from November 2024. While the building has maintained an active response to various maintenance issues over the years, the recent pattern of garbage accumulation suggests ongoing challenges with exterior maintenance.