819-825 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The property at 819-825 Lombard Street is a 3-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1907, currently owned by Greenwich Properties LLC. The building is classified as a Tier 3 soft-story structure, and while there have been efforts to address this through various permits and work orders, as of October 2023 it remains non-compliant with mandatory soft-story retrofit requirements. Recent significant work includes the removal of brick chimneys on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors completed in May 2024, and the recommencement of previously approved work in March 2024 with an associated cost of $40,000.

The building has experienced multiple maintenance and safety issues over recent years, including water damage, heating system problems, and structural concerns that led to several housing code violations between 2018-2019. A complaint from 2018 regarding unsafe scaffolding and construction practices during an ADU expansion project generated multiple citations, and there were also concerns about lead-based material disturbance in 2018. Plumbing and electrical upgrades were performed in 2016, including a 400-amp service upgrade, and in 2019 there were remodel efforts for kitchens in all 6 units and related improvements.

More recent tenant complaints have included rodent issues in late 2020, insulation problems in early 2021, and heating system concerns. The most recent building permit activity suggests ongoing efforts to address various structural and safety concerns, though some earlier permits related to unit modifications and ADU conversions were withdrawn or expired. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of deferred maintenance and periodic code violations, with most recent complaints focusing on heating and insulation issues.