140 Brazil Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 140 Brazil Ave in the Excelsior neighborhood, owned by the Stern Family Trust, has a documented history dating back to its construction in 1953. The building underwent several significant maintenance events, including a complete re-roofing in 2015 (cost: $4,700) and an earlier roof replacement in 1994. A noteworthy series of violations was recorded in November 2000, resulting from a routine housing inspection, which documented multiple safety concerns that were eventually abated by July 2001, including issues with stairs, self-closing doors, fire safety equipment, and combustible storage.

These violations required various corrections, such as repairing fire proofing, installing smoke detectors, and addressing egress obstructions. The building has since undergone regular routine inspections in 2004, 2006, and 2008, with no significant violations reported in these later reviews. The property has experienced recurring issues with street conditions in the immediate vicinity, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2024-2025, primarily related to parking enforcement and garbage/debris removal.

Of particular note is a pattern of garbage and debris complaints, with at least four such incidents reported in 2024 alone. While these external issues relate more to the neighborhood environment than the building's condition itself, they may affect resident experience. A single cooking-related fire incident has been recorded, though it was contained with no civilian injuries reported. The building's maintenance record shows adherence to basic upkeep requirements, with the most recent significant improvement being the 2015 roofing work, though some older permits such as a 1984 code compliance project and 2001 stair replacement permit remain listed as expired.