2896-2898 Cesar Chavez St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The property at 2896-2898 Cesar Chavez Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1922 in the Inner Mission neighborhood, currently owned by Jose T. Rojas and Josefina. The building has a documented history of maintenance and compliance work, with the most recent significant issues occurring in late 2024, when there were multiple instances of sewage backup discharges from the side sewer vent, totaling at least four separate incidents between November 6, 2024, and January 3, 2025.

These sewer-related problems, along with several reports of garbage and debris on the property, suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The building has faced regulatory scrutiny, with an active complaint from 2017 regarding an allegedly unauthorized in-law unit and a similar compliance issue in 2002 related to foundation work, which was ultimately resolved through permitting. Historical records show various improvement and maintenance work, including garage fire safety upgrades in 2017, exterior stair reconstruction in 2009, and foundation work in 2002.

A fire safety inspection in November 2015 identified electrical systems as a concern, though this issue was immediately corrected the same day. The property's maintenance history also includes window replacements in 1999 and 1986, though these are now quite dated. Recent utility reports indicate regular inspection and response to reported issues, though the recurring nature of the sewer problems suggests this is an ongoing infrastructure challenge. The building's documented history demonstrates a pattern of addressing violations through required permits, though some issues appear to have recurring patterns, particularly regarding sewage infrastructure and exterior maintenance.