863-865 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The property at 863-865 Greenwich St in Russian Hill is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1907, currently owned by Jair Jack & Rose M. The building has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past two decades, most notably a fire incident in 2004 that required substantial repairs to the rear portion and stairs, costing $30,000.

More recently, there have been serious concerns regarding the building's plumbing and sanitation systems, with multiple complaints filed between 2017 and 2023 about sewer backups affecting both this property and neighboring buildings. The most urgent issues emerged in October 2023, when complaints were filed about unauthorized construction of an illegal apartment in the garage area, including reports of mold, sewage problems, and unauthorized construction work being performed during early morning hours. These recent violations appear to echo past problems, as the building was previously documented with similar issues in 2017, when tenants reported plumbing problems that were allegedly not addressed by management.

The building's recent history shows continued regulatory scrutiny, with multiple building complaints and violation reports filed in 2023 alone, particularly focusing on unauthorized unit conversions and ongoing plumbing issues. The property has also generated numerous parking-related complaints in 2023-2024, with multiple citations issued for vehicles blocking driveways, though these are administrative matters unrelated to the building's condition. While the building has maintained its basic two-unit structure and was previously repaired after the 2004 fire, the recurring nature of plumbing issues and concerns about unauthorized construction suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.