397-399 San Jose Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 397-399 San Jose Avenue in the Inner Mission, owned by Bruce Rhoades, has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects in recent years. Most notably, in 2023, the building received substantial exterior work including siding replacement and wall stud repairs ($16,200) completed in May, and window upgrades ($9,800) involving the replacement of three insert windows on the 267th Street side in January, along with exterior caulking and painting of window frames on both the San Jose Avenue and 267th Street sides.

The building has an extensive history dating back to 1900, with earlier renovations including the removal of wireless antennas in 2013 and various maintenance work documented in a 1981 permit. The property has faced several challenges over the years, particularly during a period of violations in 2008-2010 that required attention to multiple safety and maintenance issues including repairs to the central alarm system, floor coverings, ceilings, stairs, and security features such as door viewers. These violations were successfully abated by March 2010.

Historical complaints from 1996 and 2004 also indicate past maintenance concerns, though these were resolved promptly. While the building has maintained active compliance since 2010, there have been numerous 311 calls in recent months (September 2024 to January 2025) specifically regarding sidewalk cleanliness and debris issues in the surrounding area, though these appear to be external to the building itself and primarily relate to street conditions. A planning record indicates a previous concern regarding industrial noise from the nearby Salvation Army parking lot, though this issue has been marked as abated.