1312-1316 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

The property at 1312-1316 South Van Ness Avenue, a 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1908, is currently owned by the Cofi Hand Trust and consists of 3 units. The building has undergone various significant changes and faced multiple maintenance issues over the years. Most notably, there is an active permit filed in January 2023 proposing the construction of a new 5-story, 3-family dwelling with no basement, estimated at $1.4 million.

In 2022, the middle unit (1314) underwent an interior remodel including kitchen/bathroom updates and a new private deck. The building has a documented history of heating system problems, with multiple complaints about inadequate or malfunctioning heat between 2007 and 2022, including a particularly concerning pattern of heating issues between 2010-2018 that required tenant use of temporary electric heaters. The building has also faced several fire safety concerns, including blocked exits, hoarding, and problems with alarm systems and extinguishers in 2020-2022, though most of these issues were marked as "Condition Corrected." Recent building violations from October 2022 highlight several safety concerns that required attention, including issues with heating systems, fire extinguisher maintenance, carbon monoxide detector installation, window hardware repairs, and access provisions. The property has undergone various plumbing improvements, including gas houseline extensions completed in 2011.

The building's maintenance record shows attention to structural elements, with sidewalk repairs documented in 2004 and 2009. Multiple 311 calls in recent years (2020-2024) have addressed street cleaning issues, with the most recent being reports of garbage and debris. Current planning records indicate ongoing efforts to replace the existing structure with a modern 5-story building, with multiple variance requests and design proposals under review. The property has experienced periodic maintenance challenges, particularly regarding building systems like heating and fire safety, though many historical complaints have been resolved or marked as corrected.