736 Bay St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The Merritt Family 1989 Trust owns this two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located at 736 Bay Street in Russian Hill, which was constructed in 1913. The property has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple regulatory challenges in recent years. Between 2015-2020, substantial improvements included electrical upgrades with new wiring installation in 2017 (EW201711039068), complete electrical system replacement (EW20150730821), and plumbing system upgrades including bathroom repiping and new boiler installation (PP20170920895).

Several concerning incidents occurred during this period, notably multiple complaints about unauthorized construction work and safety concerns. In late 2015, there were serious allegations regarding unpermitted structural work, including stair and deck replacements, with complaints of dangerous working conditions being filed. Similar issues arose in 2019, when unauthorized deck and stair reconstruction work triggered enforcement actions requiring compliance with planning case #2019-002563ENF, ultimately leading to the official requirement to reduce the size of the rear deck and stairs. The building has a documented history of maintenance and compliance issues, including a lead paint violation notification in 2013 that was abated by July 23, 2013.

Earlier improvements included a 2016 renovation involving interior staircase modifications and bedroom reconfigurations, and exterior maintenance work such as deck surface replacement and waterproofing in 2015. The property has undergone various maintenance issues typical of older buildings, including exterior painting needs, weatherproofing concerns, and sidewalk maintenance. Recent activity at the property has primarily involved routine municipal services and maintenance issues consistent with urban residential properties, such as parking enforcement and street cleaning matters. The building's historical permit and violation record shows both proactive improvements and reactive responses to compliance issues, with most recent major construction activities focusing on interiors and systems upgrades rather than structural modifications.