857-861 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 857-861 Greenwich Street in Russian Hill, owned by Jeffrey F & Lily Gin Chan R, was constructed in 1910 and has undergone significant recent renovations. Between 2021 and 2022, the property received substantial updates including two separate kitchen and bathroom remodels (costing approximately $39,000 and $40,000 respectively), complete rewiring of the entire building and one unit with new electrical panels, and associated plumbing work, all of which were properly permitted and completed. These improvements followed several housing inspection issues in early 2022, including reports of mold/mildew and damaged paint, though these complaints were promptly addressed and abated.

The building's historical record shows some concerning maintenance issues from 2006, when multiple violations were documented including problems with wood stairs, smoke detectors, combustible storage in the garage, drainage in exit hallways, and lead paint concerns. All these violations were abated by March 31, 2006. While there have been periodic routine inspections over the years (1999, 2002, 2006, and 2022), most recent complaints from 2021-2022 relate to parking enforcement issues on the sidewalk near the property, with numerous reports of vehicles obstructing the sidewalk between April 2022 and January 2022, though enforcement officers were typically unable to locate the vehicles in question.

A recent sidewalk defect complaint from November 2024 regarding a collapsed sidewalk is currently open and accepted. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of regular updates and prompt responses to violations, particularly in the most recent two-year period, with significant investment in infrastructure improvements. The property appears to be well-maintained under current ownership, with the most recent renovation work addressing both aesthetic and functional aspects of the residential units. The sidewalk defect reported in late 2024 may require attention, though this is not directly related to the building's structural or residential systems.