716-722 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

The three-story mixed-use building at 716-722 Columbus Avenue in North Beach, owned by Jeffrey & Sophie Lau, contains 12 residential units plus commercial space and was constructed in 1907. The property has undergone several significant commercial renovations in recent years, most notably in 2022 with a $78,000 retail renovation including new pasta prep areas, dish areas, checkout, lighting, and retail shelves. The commercial space, which includes The Italian Homemade Company, has seen multiple improvements since 2014 including a fire suppression system installation, kitchen equipment upgrades, and ADA compliance work.

The building experienced some safety concerns between 2016-2017 with exterior staircase issues that required multiple repairs and citations, though these were ultimately resolved. Recent building conditions show a mix of maintenance and compliance issues. In 2023, there was a plumbing leak complaint near the property, and earlier in 2020-2021, there were multiple complaints regarding water intrusion, mold, and limited heat issues that were addressed through various repairs.

The property has a history of vacant storefront concerns, with the most recent complaints in 2023 still showing active status. Several plumbing and electrical upgrades have been performed over the years, including water heater replacements, sink installations, and various code compliance modifications. While there were some historical violations related to drainage issues and sidewalk problems, these have been resolved. The building continues to maintain an active commercial component which has adapted to changing requirements, including converting from a Limited Restaurant to a full Restaurant use in 2021 under new legislation.