305 Russia Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112

The property at 305 Russia Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Excelsior neighborhood and constructed in 1905. The building has experienced persistent maintenance issues over the past several years, with the most recent complaints (as of 2024) detailing serious concerns including rodent infestation, mold issues, and problems with the heating system. Historical records show multiple instances of plumbing and heating system failures, including a significant water heater replacement cycle between 2021-2022, and earlier complaints about inadequate heat and water issues dating back to 2005-2006.

A set of active violations filed in June 2022 remains unresolved, citing problems with smoke detectors, electrical outlets, toilet conditions, and interior surfaces including damaged ceilings and floor coverings. The building's maintenance history shows regular permit activity for necessary repairs, including a completed plumbing permit for water heater installation in 2022 and earlier work on windows, stair landing repairs, floors, walls, and bathroom fixtures in 2006. The property's history includes three withdrawn demolition and new construction permits from 2002, which were ultimately not executed.

Recent 311 calls from late 2024 have reported issues including abandoned furniture, garbage debris, and some sidewalk and parking concerns near the property. While some historical maintenance issues have been addressed through various permits, the building continues to exhibit ongoing problems, particularly with basic systems like heating and plumbing, as well as concerning health and safety issues such as rodent infestation and mold. The property is currently under two active housing violations from 2022-2024 relating to general dilapidation and improper maintenance, as well as a mold/mildew problem reported in late 2024.