532-536 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The 5-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 532-536 Lombard Street in North Beach, owned by 536 Lombard Street LLC, has a notable history of maintenance and compliance issues spanning several decades. Most recently, in 2013, significant repairs were undertaken to address dry rot and stair system issues at the rear of the front building, costing $17,500. Earlier structural concerns include repairs to the rear building in 2012 involving a 12-foot rim joist replacement and subfloor repairs. The building has experienced multiple plumbing upgrades, including water heater replacements in 2008 and 2020, and various other repairs such as sink replacements and water service work in 2015.

Electrical work in 2013 involved running a new circuit to 532A. The property has faced several building violations over the years, with the most serious occurring in 2002 involving an unsafe trench condition that was abated the same day. A significant complaint in 2014 documented mold issues in back bedrooms, though these were resolved by February 2015. The building has undergone routine housing inspections at various points, including 1997, 1999, 2004, and 2006.

The most recent known issue related to window replacement without proper permits was reported in 2013. External to the building itself, there have been multiple 311 calls regarding street cleaning and general maintenance issues in the vicinity, with the most recent in 2021. The building's maintenance history suggests regular upkeep has been performed, particularly in addressing structural and systems-related issues, though there have been periods of inspection-related concerns and some compliance matters that required resolution. The property is now approximately 111 years old, having been constructed in 1912, and typical of its age, has required ongoing maintenance to address various building system and structural needs.