143-147 San Jose Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

The three-unit residential building at 143-147 San Jose Ave, owned by San Jose Trust 2018, is a 3-story flats and duplex structure built in 1890 in the Inner Mission neighborhood. The property has undergone significant renovations and faced several challenges over its recent history. Most notably, in 2016, the building experienced two fires that caused substantial damage to the rear porch area, structural components across all floors, and water damage throughout the building.

The aftermath of these incidents included comprehensive repairs completed in 2016-2017, totaling over $750,000, involving fire damage restoration, bathroom additions, roof repairs, and significant structural reinforcement work. The building underwent complete electrical rewiring, new plumbing installation, and HVAC system upgrades, including the installation of three new furnaces, as part of a major modernization project in 2017. The property has had its share of maintenance and compliance issues, including historical violations related to lead paint hazards, window repairs, smoke detector functionality, and handrail conditions, though these were all resolved by 2005.

More recent concerns include an active violation from 2016 regarding fire damage repair compliance. The most recent maintenance work recorded was the replacement of a water heater in January 2025. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep and modernization efforts, with multiple infrastructure upgrades completed between 2016-2018, including the addition of new bathrooms on all floors and comprehensive building systems improvements. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to parking issues, street cleaning, and tree maintenance concerns outside the property, rather than internal building issues.