1068 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

The property at 1068 South Van Ness Avenue is a two-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1914, currently owned by Galu Realty Llc and located in the Inner Mission neighborhood. The building's maintenance history shows recurring issues with the rear stairs, with two separate permit applications in 1991 and 1994 (both cancelled) to replace the back stairs. A cluster of fire safety violations was documented in March 2004, including problems with fire proofing, smoke detector maintenance, and gas utility safety requirements, though all these violations were abated by May 2004.

The building experienced water damage issues in 1999 resulting in ceiling problems in one of the units, and has had three fire complaints in June 2021 relating to blocked exits, vegetation maintenance, and alarm systems, all of which were corrected within a week. Recent history shows various parking-related complaints in the surrounding area between 2020 to 2023, though these do not directly impact building conditions. A gas leak incident was recorded, though no civilian injuries were reported.

The most significant recent issues were the 2021 fire complaints which suggest some ongoing concerns with building safety systems. While there have been multiple violations and maintenance concerns over the years, it's notable that most issues have been addressed and resolved, with no active violations currently on record. The building's permit history suggests some hesitance to proceed with stair maintenance work in the early 1990s, though the reason for cancellation of these permits is not documented.