801 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

801 South Van Ness Avenue is a three-story, double-unit multi-family residential building with commercial space, constructed in 1923 in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood. The property has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past few years, with the most recent being multiple fire code violations issued in December 2024 related to an ERRCS permit requirement. The building's fire safety history shows recurring issues with alarm system malfunctions and smoke detector activations, though fortunately, there have been no civilian injuries recorded in these incidents.

Recent complaints in 2024 highlighted problems with blocked exits, though these were either found to have no merit or were promptly corrected. The property has generated numerous 311 calls in late 2024, primarily related to garbage and debris on the street, including multiple instances of waste management issues and sidewalk cleanliness concerns. While some of these cases were resolved, including graffiti removal and a driveway blocking incident that resulted in a citation, the recurring nature of these complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges in the vicinity of the building.

Historical records show various structural modifications and maintenance work, including the replacement of wooden storefronts with aluminum in 1989 and several other permits related to building maintenance, though some of these permits are marked as expired. The most recent building permit activity was from 2010, involving the removal of a sign, which appears to have been a non-structural modification. A notable complaint was filed in 2013 regarding unauthorized construction and pollution overflow from an adjacent property, though this case is currently listed as not active.