1534-1538 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 1534-1538 Grant Avenue in Telegraph Hill, owned by Dean Poulakidas, was constructed in 1906 and has experienced several significant events over its history, with particular concerns emerging in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring issues with the vacant commercial storefront ordinance, with the most recent violation filed in February 2023 regarding monthly monitoring fees, which is still pending resolution as of October 2023.

Between 2003 and 2023, the property has faced multiple compliance issues, including unauthorized construction in 2003, illegal use as an entertainment venue in 2017, and various building code violations requiring multiple Notices of Violation (NOV) related to construction work. Historical records show completed repairs to rear wood stairs and decks in 1987, and a street space permit was issued in 2020.

Recent maintenance concerns have been documented through various 311 calls, with the most recent issues involving sidewalk cleaning and waste removal in 2024, as well as a blocked sidewalk due to café furniture in 2021. The property has undergone some changes to its commercial space usage over the years, including a 2018 proposal for specialty food manufacturing use for a coffee roaster with retail sales, and previous issues with unauthorized entertainment use suggesting a pattern of non-compliant commercial activities. The building's permit and violation history indicates ongoing challenges with maintaining compliance with city regulations, particularly regarding its commercial spaces and construction activities.