81-91 Water St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 81-91 Water Street in North Beach, owned by Chun Linda H S, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various regulatory challenges since its construction in 1908. The building completed important structural strengthening work in 2014 valued at $33,000, and underwent multiple kitchen renovations between 1998-2018, with the most recent work in 2018 costing $18,000 including cabinet, countertop, and sink replacements. More critically, the building faced mandatory seismic retrofit requirements as part of San Francisco's Soft Story Retrofit Program, which resulted in violations filed in 2018 that were eventually abated by November 2019, including the payment of monthly violation monitoring fees.

The building's electrical system has seen substantial upgrades, including a 2004 installation of a new 200-amp service with seven meters and main switches, while plumbing and electrical work related to kitchen improvements continued into 2018. The property has experienced regular maintenance and upgrades over the years, including window replacements in 2008 (installation of wood and vinyl windows) and various unit renovations throughout the 2000s. Several routine housing inspections have been conducted, revealing issues such as lack of hot water and missing smoke detectors in 2000, which were promptly addressed.

The building's most recent history shows external challenges with street conditions, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding sidewalk cleaning needs, though these primarily relate to public space issues rather than building conditions. A minor cooking-related fire incident was recorded with no civilian injuries. The property has generally maintained compliance with building codes following past violations, though the timeline of repairs and upgrades suggests ongoing attention to maintaining and improving building safety and habitability.