1916-1918 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The two-story multi-family residential building at 1916-1918 Taylor Street in Russian Hill, owned by Stalder Living Trust, was constructed in 1910 and contains two units. In 2008-2009, unit #1918 underwent substantial renovations including removal of plaster for the entire unit, replacement with sheetrock, installation of insulation for exterior walls, bathroom tile replacement, and kitchen improvements including new cabinets and stove, with corresponding plumbing and electrical work completed at a total cost of $45,000.

However, this renovation work initially drew complaints during 2009, with three separate complaints filed between February and July alleging construction was being conducted without visible permits, including excavation work underneath the house, though these complaints were ultimately abated. More recently, the property has experienced some maintenance issues, with a sewage back-up discharge from the side sewer vent reported and resolved in October 2024 being the most recent incident.

The building's surroundings have faced various urban challenges typical of the neighborhood, including graffiti incidents (most recently in July 2023), issues with garbage receptacle management (with two reports in September 2022), and occasional problems with illegal parking nearby. The property has also seen multiple cases of graffiti on or near the building in 2022, including an offensive incident on the sidewalk in July 2023 that required intervention from city services. These surface-level issues, while noteworthy, are primarily cosmetic and relate to the building's external environment rather than structural integrity or safety.