642-648 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The 5-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 642-648 Lombard Street in North Beach, constructed in 1958, has undergone significant renovations and faced several maintenance challenges in recent years. Major improvements between 2019-2020 included the installation of fire sprinklers throughout the rear building, window replacements, kitchen and bathroom remodels in units 644 and 648, and an electrical service upgrade to 400A with 8 meters. However, more recent issues have emerged, with multiple housing violations filed in April 2024, including problems with smoke detectors, heating systems, weatherstripping, electrical switches, and plumbing fixtures.

These violations were abated by August 2024, alongside a lead hazard notice. The building's systems received recent updates, including water heater and wall heater replacements in July 2024, though there is an active complaint from April 2024 regarding unfinished construction work and window and door sealing problems. The property has a history of fire safety concerns, with multiple fire code violations recorded in 2020 and previous issues with alarm systems in 2014 and 2009, though most were corrected upon inspection.

Recent planning records indicate proposals to add two new residential units in the rear yard as part of a seismic retrofit, though complaints about construction activity during the 2020 shelter-in-place period were filed. The building has undergone various infrastructure improvements over the years, including sewer line repairs, boiler installations, and electrical upgrades. Tenant buyouts have occurred, including a payment of approximately $13,145 in June 2019, suggesting potential unit conversions or relocations. Numerous 311 calls regarding garbage and debris on the property have been logged throughout 2024, though most were promptly resolved by city services.