251 San Jose Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

The two-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 251 San Jose Avenue in the Inner Mission, owned by Emilio Montalvo 2008 Revoc, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges since its construction in 1906. Most notably, in 2019, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit costing $100,000 to improve seismic safety, achieving compliance with current building codes. The property has a documented history of water-related issues, including a concerning 2019 complaint about mold growth affecting walls, with reports of water damage and health concerns among residents, though this issue is no longer active.

Earlier incidents include fire damage repairs in 2007, during which window replacements were also performed due to fire-related damage. The building has experienced periodic maintenance issues that required attention, including multiple violations in 2003 related to gas meter safety, exterior door security, and stair repairs, all of which were successfully abated by February 2003. In 2009, there were complaints about damaged carpets and fire safety concerns, though these were resolved promptly.

Recent maintenance history shows attention to basic upkeep, with various building permits for repairs and improvements, including a laundry room remodel in 2009 and repairs following a 1994 reroofing project. The property has not had any active building violations since 2003, though there have been multiple 311 calls regarding external maintenance issues such as sidewalk cleaning and tree root damage between 2021 and 2024. An illegal short-term rentals complaint from 2017 appears to have been resolved, with no further activity reported.