289 San Jose Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

The 8-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 289 San Jose Avenue, constructed in 1963 and currently owned by the Roy J Molinari Trust 2007, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over its history. Most recently, in January 2024, residents reported multiple concerning problems including security vulnerabilities with an easily unlockable main entrance door, pest infestations in garages, and issues with broken appliances and leaking pipes that were reportedly addressed with temporary plastic wrapping.

The property completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit work as a Tier 3 building in January 2023, having previously faced citation in 2020 for non-compliance, while other recent improvements include the installation of 28 new windows in 2017. The building has a history of various maintenance challenges, particularly during the early 2000s when multiple violations were documented in 2002-2003, including issues with fire escape ladders, lead paint hazards, plumbing problems, and interior surface concerns. More recent complaints have centered around general building maintenance and security.

Fire safety has been monitored through regular inspections, with three weed and grass complaints recorded between 2020-2024 that were all corrected. The property has undergone several infrastructure improvements over the years, including a roof replacement in 2000, electrical upgrades for garage doors in 2004-2007, and a soft-story retrofit costing $60,000 in 2017. Recent 311 calls in 2024 have primarily involved reports of garbage and debris on the property, with multiple cases of illegal parking on sidewalks being reported and mostly unverified by enforcement officers.