1149-1153 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The property at 1149-1153 Valencia Street in San Francisco's Inner Mission is a three-story, five-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by the Victoria De Vides Living Trust. The building has a concerning pattern of recent safety and maintenance issues, with multiple active violations as of late 2023 and 2024. Most notably, there are recurring fire safety concerns, including multiple fire code violations in 2024 related to sprinkler systems, emergency lighting, and exits/obstructions.

The building has a history of blocked exits, with violations documented in 2023, 2018, and previous incidents. Building maintenance issues were documented in late 2018, including problems with windows, ceilings, plumbing, and electrical systems, which remain active violations as of 2023. The property's commercial space has undergone several modifications over the years, including a significant 2019 plumbing permit for restaurant, bar, and entertainment space improvements.

Recent 311 calls indicate ongoing concerns with noise and sanitation, including reports of garbage, noise issues, and hazardous materials on the property. Historical records show various construction and maintenance work, including significant shoring and underpinning work in 2005 related to a neighboring construction project. The building's fire safety history shows multiple violations and complaints, with the most recent fire violations in 2024 concerning standpipe systems and fire command center features. The property has experienced various maintenance issues throughout its history, including electrical problems (as documented in multiple complaints in 2019) and plumbing concerns.