73-77 Vandewater St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The two-unit residential building at 73-77 Vandewater Street, owned by Stuart Goforth and Alisa An, has undergone significant renovations and faced several compliance issues since 2017. Most notably, there was a period of unauthorized construction in mid-2017 involving an illegal ground-floor unit, which led to multiple violations for unpermitted electrical work, plumbing installations, and construction modifications. These violations were addressed through a legalization and remodel project in late 2017, which included interior renovations and the addition of new exterior doors, at a cost of $150,000.

The building has since received important safety upgrades, including the installation of a new fire sprinkler system throughout the first floor in 2020 ($14,500), followed by a sprinkler monitoring system installation in 2021 ($3,500). Recent records indicate ongoing fire safety system maintenance issues, with fire complaints regarding extinguishers and sprinkler systems recorded in 2024, as well as alarm system violations in 2023 and 2024. The building has experienced multiple false alarm incidents and detector activations throughout its history, though no civilian injuries have been reported.

There have been persistent issues with street cleanliness and debris around the property, particularly in recent months, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024 for garbage, human waste, and abandoned furniture. An open sidewalk defect complaint from September 2024 regarding tree root damage has also been recorded. While the building was originally constructed in 1914 and the property profile indicates a two-family dwelling, it underwent significant modifications in recent years to address both compliance issues and safety improvements. The property's historical permit records show consistent maintenance attention, particularly regarding roofing work in the 1990s, though these permits are now expired.