700-704 Bay St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The three-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 700-704 Bay Street in Russian Hill, owned by Michael J Matisi Revoc Tr, was constructed in 1940 and has undergone several significant maintenance and safety improvements over the years. Most notably, the building received two roof replacements, one in 2017 costing $17,221 and an earlier one in 1989, demonstrating proper maintenance of critical building systems.

In June 2006, the property underwent a routine inspection that resulted in multiple fire safety violations, including the need for Type 2A 10BC fire extinguishers and battery-operated smoke detectors at stairways; these violations were promptly abated by July 25, 2006. Between 2000 and 2014, the building underwent several routine inspections by Housing Inspection Services, all of which were resolved. Recent records from 2024-2025 show recurring issues with garbage and debris around the property, with multiple 311 calls regarding street cleaning, though most were closed with no work needed or were resolved.

There have been four documented fire-related incidents at the property, including a carbon monoxide incident, cooking fire, trash fire, and a person in distress situation, though none resulted in civilian injuries. The building has also faced several parking-related issues, with multiple reports of driveway blocking in late 2024, though enforcement officers were either unable to locate the offending vehicles or the cases were dismissed due to incomplete complaint information. Three planning applications to build a community garage and expand parking in the rear yard were submitted but ultimately withdrawn or disapproved.