1180 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

The property at 1180 South Van Ness Ave is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building located in the Inner Mission, built in 1904 and currently owned by Tony D. and Veronica A. Marenco.

The building has undergone several significant improvements and faced multiple compliance issues over its history. Most recently, in December 2020, a voluntary soft-story retrofit was filed with an estimated cost of $45,000. The building experienced serious safety and compliance issues in 2004, when multiple violations were recorded including problems with stairs, fire escape ladders, smoke detectors, and exterior door self-closing devices - all of which were abated by July 29, 2004. Important infrastructure upgrades include a complete electrical system overhaul in 2003 with a new 400-amp service installation to replace two overloaded services, and a gas houseline extension completed in 2011.

The building's history shows a pattern of unauthorized modifications and safety concerns, particularly between 1998-2004. There were multiple complaints about gas system problems in 1998, including reports of gas leaks and furnace issues that required investigation. The property has also faced challenges with unauthorized units, as evidenced by permit applications and violations regarding illegal units and unauthorized remodeling. More recent history (2018-2022) has primarily involved routine issues such as sidewalk cleaning needs and graffiti removal, with no significant building safety violations reported in recent years.