835 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 835 Lombard Street in Russian Hill, owned by the Henry & Patricia Lew Family, has an extensive and complex history since its construction in 1925. The property has undergone numerous modifications and faced multiple regulatory challenges, with the most pressing current issues being several active violations and complaints filed in 2023 regarding incomplete permit work and expired permits from 2012 (PA201209139628, PA201206263426, and PA201202103932). These permits were originally intended to address various improvements including bathroom and laundry room installations, electrical work, and kitchen remodeling.

The building's history reveals a persistent pattern of unauthorized modifications and subsequent remediation efforts, including attempts to remove illegal units (evident from permits filed in 2010 and 2009) and address various housing code violations. Significant past issues include mold and water intrusion problems documented in 2006 violations affecting bathroom and bedroom areas, which remain active as of the latest complaints. The building has undergone various renovation proposals over the years, including plans for rear additions and roof modifications that were ultimately canceled or denied.

Electrical upgrades have been completed, including the installation of new circuits and smoke detectors in 2012, and plumbing improvements have been addressed as well. The property has faced multiple housing inspection challenges, with several complaints recorded between 2002 and 2023 highlighting concerns such as unauthorized partitions, ventilation issues, and water-related problems. While some historical issues have been resolved, the most recent complaints indicate ongoing concerns related to uninspected and incomplete work, suggesting potential compliance and safety issues that may affect resident experience.