1172-1176 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The property at 1172-1176 Valencia Street is a three-story, five-unit multi-family residential building with ground-floor commercial space, built in 1906 and currently owned by C Cournale & Co Inc. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and upgrade projects over the past decade, including electrical system improvements with new 200-amp service and multiple breaker panels installed in 2011-2012, a furnace replacement in 2013, and various facade work in 2017 involving terazzo treads and landing repairs. However, the building has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues, particularly in recent years.

Of particular concern is a cluster of problems documented in 2024, including complaints about plumbing installation without permits, sewage leaks, deteriorated electrical equipment, and window issues. Two fire code violations were issued in 2024, one involving sleeping area requirements and another regarding multiple fire code violations. The building has a history of electrical problems, with multiple fire department responses to alarm activation and a carbon monoxide incident, though fortunately without any reported injuries.

A series of building violations from 2004 were addressed by August of that year, including issues with gates, window panes, weather proofing, and sanitation. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2024 have reported various issues including graffiti, waste, and sidewalk conditions, with some matters still open as of late 2024. The property's maintenance history shows regular upkeep activities such as reroofing work in both 1991 and 2017, concrete floor replacement in 2015, and painting, indicating ongoing efforts to maintain the building's infrastructure despite persistent systems and safety challenges.