971-975 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

The property at 971-975 South Van Ness Avenue is a 2-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1885, currently owned by Anthony & Deborah Wells Family. The building has undergone significant improvements in recent years, with substantial renovations taking place in 2018 including comprehensive bathroom and kitchen remodels in multiple units, replacement of deck stair treads due to dry rot, electrical upgrades including additional lighting and outlets, and the installation of new heating systems with 80% efficient furnaces.

Three plumbing permits were completed in 2018 for various remodeling work, including kitchen and bathroom updates with new fixtures and appliances. The building had a routine inspection in 2015 which identified some fire safety concerns related to egress obstruction, though these violations were promptly abated within two months. More recent history shows several maintenance and safety issues in the surrounding area, including ongoing concerns with street cleanliness, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding human waste and debris between 2016 and 2024.

There were also two complaints about an unpermitted shed construction in 2018 and 2020, though these complaints are listed as not active. The property has had three routine housing inspections (2003, 2008, and 2015) and one major renovation period in 2018, during which multiple units received significant updates. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep of essential systems, though the presence of multiple recent 311 calls regarding street conditions and sanitation issues in the immediate vicinity is noteworthy.