1424-1426 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

The 4-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1424-1426 South Van Ness Avenue, owned by West Coast Investment Properties, has a troubling history of maintenance issues and health safety violations since its construction in 1900. Most recently, in late 2023, the building faced multiple violations including damaged walls, window problems, stair repairs, and heating system deficiencies, with specific violations for inadequate smoke detector systems and gas meter instructions. These violations were documented in November 2023 and officially abated by May 2024.

A pattern of concerning building conditions has emerged, including exposed electrical wiring (reported September 2023), which had been an issue since February 2022, and multiple complaints about heating systems and window functionality. The building has undergone several repair attempts over the years, including dry rot repairs to exterior stairs in 2012 and 2015, window replacements in 2014, and most recently, the addition of two new electric wall heaters in March 2024. The property has a documented history of various structural and safety concerns dating back to the 1990s, including termite and dry rot repairs, window replacements, and multiple housing code violations.

Previous complaints have mentioned issues with drainage systems, flooding, plumbing, and general maintenance problems, particularly in 2012 and 2014. While some repairs have been completed, as evidenced by numerous building permits, there continues to be a persistent pattern of maintenance delays and recurring violations. The building's fire safety systems appear to have experienced at least one false alarm due to malfunction, though no civilian injuries were reported. Recent 311 calls from 2024 show continued concern about exterior maintenance, with multiple reports of garbage and debris issues, though most were resolved upon inspection.