88-94 Valparaiso St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The property at 88-94 Valparaiso Street is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building located in Russian Hill, built in 1907 and currently owned by Huang Yi Ming. The building has undergone several significant modifications and improvements over its history, with the most recent major work being the legalization of a first-floor unit in 2016 that included kitchen, bathroom, two bedrooms, and living room modifications, though concerns have been raised in 2024 regarding missing sprinkler system documentation for this work. Between 2016-2017, substantial improvements were made to the building's infrastructure, including bathroom remodeling, plumbing replacements, and electrical upgrades for ground floor units including installation of smoke detectors.

The building has a history of compliance issues, notably in 2002-2003 when multiple violations were recorded related to fire safety equipment, smoke detectors, and water heater flue repairs, though these were subsequently abated. There was also a complaint in 2010 regarding heating system issues, interior paint condition, and flooring defects that was resolved by 2011. Older records from the 1990s and 1980s show various permit applications related to code compliance and inspection work, suggesting ongoing maintenance and regulatory adherence efforts by previous owners.

The building's current condition shows active maintenance, with recent 311 calls primarily related to street cleaning and parking issues around the property, though these are external to the building itself. A single fire-related incident involving steam or vapor was recorded, but no civilian injuries were reported. Regular inspections and permits indicate continued investment in building maintenance and code compliance, though the most recent complaint regarding missing sprinkler system documentation suggests an area requiring attention.