1065 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

The 30-unit apartment building at 1065 South Van Ness Avenue, built in 1966, is a 3-story multi-family residential structure currently owned by 1065 South Van Ness LLC. The building has undergone several significant safety upgrades in recent years, including a $50,637 fire alarm system improvement in early 2024 to install new low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas, and an emergency sewer repair in August 2023. The property completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2015, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Recent fire safety violations from 2023 relating to sleeping area requirements and alarm system maintenance have been abated, though the building experienced technical issues with its fire alarm system in late 2023 and early 2024.

The building has a documented history of maintenance and safety concerns, particularly relating to water damage and building envelope issues. Multiple permits from 2003-2005 addressed dry rot, window replacement, and framing repairs, suggesting past problems with building envelope integrity. In 2016, multiple violations were recorded and subsequently abated, including issues with water damage, fire escape maintenance, and carbon monoxide alarms. More recent complaints include one from August 2023 regarding unauthorized construction causing toxic fumes, though this was quickly addressed.

The property has experienced recurring issues with window leaks during rains, as documented in multiple complaints between 2004-2009. Driveway access has been a consistent concern, with numerous parking enforcement calls in late 2024-early 2025. While the building has had several fire safety violations in its history, including blocked exits and issues with fire doors between 2005-2006, all these violations were ultimately abated. The property's recent focus on fire safety improvements, including the installation of low-frequency sounders and the upgrading of the fire alarm system, indicates current management's attention to building safety requirements. The building has maintained active compliance with soft-story retrofit requirements, achieving Tier 2 completion status and receiving its Certificate of Final Completion.