257 San Jose Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

The 8-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 257 San Jose Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood, owned by Carmel Era Holdings Inc, was constructed in 1962 and has undergone several significant improvements in recent years. Most notably, the building is currently undergoing a mandatory soft-story seismic upgrade (filed December 2020) and the addition of 5 ADUs at the ground floor level (filed November 2020). Between 2021-2022, substantial unit improvements were completed in apartments 2, 3, 4, 7, and 8, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, installation of combo washer/dryers, and associated electrical and plumbing work, with the final inspections completed in May 2022.

The building also underwent reroofing work in early 2022, costing approximately $17,840. The property's maintenance history includes some notable issues from the mid-2000s that have since been resolved, including several violations related to gas utility shutoff tools, interior surfaces, and damaged ceilings, all of which were abated by August 2007. A more serious complaint from 1995 reported sewage damage, carpeting issues, and a malfunctioning stove and oven, though this was resolved within six months.

Recent inspection records from 2011 found no violations. There have been no recent building violations since 2007, suggesting improved maintenance standards, though there was one noise complaint related to construction work in July 2021. The building's recent history has been primarily focused on significant upgrades and improvements, with all permitted work being properly completed and inspected through 2022. The property has experienced typical urban issues such as garbage concerns and parking complaints in the surrounding area, as evidenced by 311 calls, but these are external to the building itself and primarily relate to public space maintenance.