1796 San Jose Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112

The 7-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1796 San Jose Ave, built in 1926, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over its history, with the most recent being fire safety concerns in August 2023 involving sprinkler systems and exit maintenance, both of which were corrected by late September 2023. A notable unsafe building situation was reported in June 2013, revealing serious structural defects in the foundation and framing, leading to foundation replacement and wood repairs at the ground floor.

This followed earlier problems documented in 2005, including roof leaks, interior surface damage, and structural issues that required multiple repairs and reinforcements. The building has gone through several routine inspections between 1999 and 2010, during which various violations were noted, particularly in 2010-2013 regarding fire safety (blocked exits, sprinkler systems, smoke door closers) and building structure.

A plumbing upgrade was attempted in 2014, though the permit is marked as expired. More recently, from late 2024 to early 2025, there have been several 311 calls regarding street and sidewalk conditions near the building, including garbage, debris, and parking issues, suggesting ongoing challenges with the immediate surroundings of the property. While many historical violations through 2005-2013 have been resolved, the building shows a pattern of requiring attention to both structural and safety elements over time, particularly in relation to fire safety systems which have required multiple corrections in recent years.