1853-1855 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The two-unit residential building at 1855 Powell Street in North Beach, owned by John Schaeffer and Brye Leary, was constructed in 1906 and features two stories with ground-floor commercial space, classified as a "Flat & Store" property. The building has undergone several significant maintenance upgrades, most notably a substantial $32,500 reroofing project completed in 2021 that included installation of new roofing materials, replacement of the atrium skylight, and various related improvements. Earlier work included an electrical panel upgrade from 100A to 200A in 2011, representing a modernization of the building's infrastructure.

Historical permit records show earlier reroofing work was performed in 1992 and 1982, though these permits have since expired. The property has experienced various maintenance and infrastructural issues in recent months, with the most recent concern being a missing side sewer vent cover reported in January 2024. The building's immediate vicinity has faced recurring challenges related to street cleanliness and waste management, with multiple reports of human/animal waste on the street or sidewalk between July 2023 and December 2023.

Other environmental issues in the area have included pavement defects and blocked parking spaces. The building's residents have reported parking enforcement issues, with two cases of driveway blocking in early 2024. While these exterior maintenance and street cleaning issues are notable, it's important to note that these occurrences primarily relate to the surrounding area rather than the building itself. The most recent construction-related disturbance was recorded in December 2023, when construction equipment temporarily blocked a parking space, though this issue was promptly resolved within a week.