7-11 Gerke Aly, San Francisco, CA 94133

This four-story, three-unit multi-family residential building located at 7-11 Gerke Alley in Telegraph Hill was built in 1908 and is currently owned by Nancy C. Lenvin. The property has undergone several significant improvements and repairs over the past two decades, with the most recent work being the replacement of seven rear windows in 2024 at a cost of $30,563.

Major structural and accessibility improvements were completed in 2017, including a horizontal extension on the fourth floor with an elevator installation, while previous repairs in 2016 addressed dry rot issues in the roof framing and siding. The building has received regular maintenance updates, including plumbing work in 2018 that involved bathroom renovations and washer/dryer installations, as well as electrical upgrades for various units throughout the years. Notable improvements include the replacement of exterior siding with compliant railing systems, repair of rotted framing, and multiple unit renovations. The property had some compliance issues in April 2005, when several violations were recorded regarding stair repairs, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and an open junction box, though all these violations were abated by June 2005.

Historical records show unit #9 has undergone significant remodeling, particularly in 2008 when two rooms were demoed and sheetrocked, and earlier renovations in 2004 completed various electrical improvements. A variance was granted in 1999 for modifications to the rear yard set-back requirements, allowing for a horizontal addition and elevator installation. Regular routine inspections by Housing Inspection Services have been conducted over the years, most recently in 2010, with all cited issues being resolved appropriately. The building's maintenance history shows consistent attention to both structural and habitability requirements, with proper permits secured for all major modifications and repairs.