672-674 Bay St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The property at 672-674 Bay Street is a two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood, owned by the Kay S Kim Living Trust and constructed in 1928 as a flats & duplex structure. The building has undergone significant recent improvements, with major renovation work completed in 2019-2020 including comprehensive bathroom remodels (with one bathroom renovation costing $20,000 in 2020), kitchen renovations, electrical rewiring of both floors, and plumbing upgrades including new water heater venting systems.

The property has also seen infrastructure improvements, including a new electrical panel installation in 2022 and a furnace replacement in 2017. Of particular note, there was a serious structural issue addressed in 2013 regarding a compromised retaining wall along the east property line, which required multiple Notices of Violation before being abated in December 2013.

The building experienced some plumbing infrastructure challenges, with reports of sewage backup issues in both 2010 and 2020, though these were resolved promptly. Other maintenance matters have been addressed as they arose, including various bathroom renovations over the years (2017-2020) and exterior improvements such as window and door replacements. The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep and modernization efforts, with particular attention paid to bathroom and kitchen facilities throughout its recent history.