820-822 North Point St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The three-story multi-family residential building at 820-822 North Point Street in Russian Hill, constructed in 1937, has undergone several significant modifications and faced various regulatory challenges over recent years. Most notably, there have been ongoing issues regarding unauthorized dwelling units and short-term rental (STR) activity, with an active complaint from 2019 alleging multiple unauthorized units and a filed complaint in January 2023 regarding heating system issues and fire safety concerns.

In response to enforcement actions, the property has undergone several legalization efforts, including recent fire sprinkler system modifications (April 2023) to cover basement and first floors, and previous work in 2019 to legalize basement units and add a manager's office, though some legalization efforts remain in "open" or "on hold" status according to Planning Records. The building's recent history has been marked by both safety improvements and regulatory compliance efforts, including the installation of fire safety systems and the resolution of various building code violations.

A significant complaint from 2019 was filed regarding unauthorized construction and multiple dwelling units, which led to several correction permits being issued, including work to reduce roof wall heights and remove unauthorized decking. The property has also faced scrutiny for multiple unpermitted dwelling units and unauthorized short-term rental activity, with various citations and enforcement actions, though recent records suggest such activity may have ceased while still under review by city authorities. Infrastructure improvements have been made, as evidenced by the recent fire sprinkler system modification permit worth $20,000, though residents reported heating system issues and inadequate fire safety features in early 2023.