2141-2145 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The 3-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 2141-2145 Taylor Street in Russian Hill, owned by the Henry & Anne L Lam Revocable Trust, has undergone several significant renovations and improvements since its construction in 1916. The most substantial recent work occurred in 2020-2021, including a comprehensive remodel of units 2141 and 2143 with kitchen and bathroom renovations, addition of half-baths, and electrical upgrades.

This project, initially causing resident concerns about unauthorized work during COVID-19, was conducted properly with permits totaling approximately $130,000, including new gas furnaces for each unit and an electrical service upgrade to 200 amps. Prior improvements include a complete reroofing in 2012 ($8,000) and various electrical and bathroom renovations in 2005-2006. The building had some notable violations in late 2005, including issues with fire safety (fire extinguisher maintenance and egress obstruction), plumbing concerns (bathroom functionality and hot water heater seismic bracing), and smoke detector requirements, though all these violations were abated by February 2006.

There were also two minor fire-related incidents recorded: smoke removal and a carbon monoxide detector activation, both with no injuries reported. More recently, the property has experienced recurring issues with vehicles blocking driveways, with multiple complaints (at least ten) recorded in 2024, resulting in several citations, though many resulted in "unable to locate" responses from enforcement officers. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep and modernization efforts by the current owners, with no active violations or ongoing complaints as of the latest records.