811 San Jose Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 811 San Jose Avenue in Bernal Heights, constructed in 1900, has experienced several significant events in recent years, particularly related to commercial activities at the property. Most notably, in early 2024, a new tenant (Five Star Plumbing) installed an electrified sign that prompted multiple complaints from neighbors regarding excessive brightness and light pollution.

This led to a building violation issued in February 2024 for unpermitted work, though subsequent permits for removing unpermitted signage and installing a new wall-mounted sign were filed and completed between March and May 2024. During this same period, the property underwent a sewer lateral replacement completed in December 2023, and electrical work for the new sign was completed in February 2024.

The building has a documented history of fire safety compliance issues between 2011 and 2020, with violations and complaints related to sprinkler systems, alarm systems, emergency lighting, and blocked exits, though all were marked as "Condition Corrected" or "Closed." The property's commercial activities and associated compliance issues have been the most pressing concerns in recent years, particularly regarding unauthorized signage and its impact on the residential neighborhood. The property is currently owned by Cikes Family Revocable Trust, and there was a tenant buyout at a neighboring address (25 Kingston Street) in August 2023 involving two tenants and a payment of $40,000.