385 Valley St, San Francisco, CA 94131

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 385 Valley Street in Noe Valley, owned by Bob & Leslie Chan 2001 Fmly, has undergone several notable maintenance and compliance events since its 1956 construction. In 2010, the property underwent a significant series of fire safety-related violations, including issues with smoke enclosure door closers, fire extinguisher maintenance, means of egress obstructions, and directional signage requirements, though all were abated by December 10, 2010. Earlier inspections in 2008-2009 identified various concerns including damaged ceilings, gas utility requirements, and the need for seismic bracing of the hot water heater.

More recent maintenance work included plumbing repairs in 2014 involving the replacement of the house trap and sewer section by the sidewalk, and street space work in 2016. The building has experienced some infrastructure challenges as documented in 2018 with two sewage backup incidents that were resolved by PUC Sewer Operations. The property's maintenance history indicates attention to both building safety and infrastructure, with historical repairs including dry rot remediation and rear stair repairs in 1997.

Recent years have seen various 311 calls primarily related to street and parking issues, including multiple reports of abandoned vehicles between 2016-2022, with most cases resulting in towing or vehicle departure. While the building's documented history shows periodic maintenance and compliance actions, there have been no recorded fire safety violations since 2010, suggesting improved adherence to safety standards. The property has maintained its multi-family residential classification under the 2000 Property Use Code.