1130 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

The three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 1130 South Van Ness Ave in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood, owned by Robert Lum Sing & Xi Alice, was constructed in 1900 and has undergone several significant improvements over the years. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory Tier 3 soft-story retrofit in 2018, which addressed seismic safety concerns and cost $85,000.

The building has a history of maintenance and safety improvements, including a new garage door installation in 2014, gas house line extension in 2011, reroofing in 2000, and stair repairs in the mid-1990s. The property has experienced some safety and maintenance challenges, particularly in 2004 when multiple violations were documented involving the central alarm system, fire safety equipment, stairs, and egress obstructions - all of which were abated by May 2004. There were earlier complaints in 1996 regarding various issues including gas leaks, plumbing problems, and general disrepair, though these were also resolved.

More recent history shows multiple noise complaints between 2023-2024, as well as some street-related issues including graffiti and debris removal requests. A blocked exit and alarm system issue was reported in September 2018 but was promptly resolved. The building's owners have generally addressed major safety requirements, as evidenced by the completion of the soft-story retrofit program, although earlier complaints about building systems and maintenance raise some historical concerns about unit conditions that prospective tenants should note.