1166 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1166 South Van Ness Ave in the Inner Mission, owned by George & Mary R Atashkarian, was constructed in 1922 and has undergone several significant improvements over the years. Most recently, in 2024, the building is scheduled to receive fire alarm system modifications to install low frequency sounders in sleeping areas, with the work filed but not yet started as of October 2023. The building has demonstrated a commitment to addressing safety concerns, completing a seismic soft-story retrofit in 2016 (Tier 3, CFC Issued), and upgrading its fire alarm system with a new control panel and monitoring capabilities in 2010.

Between 2020 and 2020, the building underwent substantial maintenance, including multiple units receiving dry rot repairs, bathroom renovations, and kitchen improvements. These renovations were accompanied by necessary electrical and plumbing upgrades to bring the units up to current code. Historical records indicate that the building faced several safety and maintenance issues in 2007, including problems with self-closing doors, egress obstructions, damaged ceilings, and alarm system deficiencies, but these violations were all resolved by September 2009.

The property has been regularly inspected by Housing Inspection Services, with routine inspections recorded in 1999, 2007, 2009, and 2015 showing no ongoing violations. While there have been numerous 311 calls in recent months (August-November 2023) regarding street cleaning issues, these are primarily related to public sidewalk maintenance rather than building-specific concerns. The building's maintenance history shows consistent attention to both structural and safety improvements, with particular focus on addressing water damage issues evident in multiple units through the years.