374-378 San Jose Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

The 5-unit, 1-story multi-family residential building at 374-378 San Jose Avenue in Noe Valley, owned by Jo Babcock, dates back to 1900 and has undergone several significant maintenance and modification projects over the years. In 2009, the building received a complete reroofing project valued at $15,000, while earlier in 2007, multiple improvements were made to the roof's fascia board system with costs totaling approximately $8,046. The property has undergone regular housing inspections, with routine inspections recorded in 2002 and 2007 showing no significant issues.

However, the building's history includes several concerning events, particularly from the mid-1990s. In 1994, there were serious violations reported, including unauthorized construction of illegal dwelling units in the rear building's basement, housing seven occupants in a garage, and parking issues. That same year, significant safety concerns were documented, including one unit being filled with plumbing supplies creating accessibility and fire hazards, and another unit experiencing water damage affecting the bathroom floor, ceiling, tub enclosure, and kitchen walls.

The property also had an unauthorized fence construction complaint in 2001. More recently, in 2019, there was a sewer-related issue reported through the 311 system, which was resolved. While the building has undergone necessary roof and fascia board maintenance, the earlier violations suggest there may have been previous challenges with unauthorized modifications and maintenance compliance, though these issues appear to have been addressed and resolved over time.