1468-1474 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The property at 1468-1474 Valencia St is a 3-story mixed-use building constructed in 1900, containing 6 residential units and ground-floor commercial space. Owned by David Kai-ying & Kathy Chou, the building has undergone several significant improvements over the past 15 years, including substantial plumbing, electrical, and HVAC upgrades in 2008-2010, during which time all new furnaces, plumbing systems, and electrical wiring were installed throughout the building. Most recently, in June 2023, the building underwent work to replace a 40-gallon gas water heater, marking the latest recorded maintenance activity.

The building's history includes some concerning safety and compliance issues, with the most pressing being an active violation filed in February 2024 regarding unpermitted gym-related improvements (work completed without proper permits, now under investigation). Earlier violations from 2000-2004 included various maintenance concerns such as plumbing issues, ceiling repairs, and fire safety matters, though these were all subsequently abated. The property has experienced several instances of garbage and debris issues on the surrounding sidewalks, with multiple 311 calls recorded throughout 2024, though these are primarily street-level concerns rather than building-specific problems.

The most recent planning records indicate some past regulatory challenges regarding use designation, including an illegal conversion situation that was eventually abated, and a conditional use review for a former educational facility. While the building has received substantial systematic upgrades over the years, the current active violation regarding unpermitted gym improvements and the pattern of recent street-level cleanliness issues suggest ongoing monitoring of maintenance and compliance practices in the vicinity. The extensive historical record of improvements shows significant prior investment in building systems and infrastructure, though the most recent water heater replacement represents a relatively minor maintenance activity compared to past upgrades.