1552-1556 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

The three-unit residential building at 1552-1556 Grant Avenue in Telegraph Hill, built in 1907, has undergone several significant changes and faced various challenges over the past decade. Most recently, in 2024, electrical upgrades were initiated with the replacement of the 200-amp Federal Pacific main breaker and installation of a new panel for the commercial space. In 2020, accessibility improvements were made including a ramp access modification and accessible restroom installation at a cost of $50,000.

The building experienced serious issues in 2010-2011, when it received multiple violations related to blighted conditions, including window problems, peeling paint, and back staircase concerns, though these were all abated by July 2011. The commercial space on the ground floor has had a troubled history, experiencing extended vacancy periods in 2011, 2018-2019, and 2020, during which time it reportedly maintained interior windows that remained boarded up, though the owners did undertake some required maintenance including paint work. The property has demonstrated ongoing maintenance activity, as evidenced by multiple window replacements in 2003-2004 and stair repairs in 2011.

External issues have been monitored through several 311 calls between 2016-2021, primarily related to street cleaning concerns near the property. A planning application to add one dwelling unit and modify parking requirements in the NC District was disapproved. While the building faced significant challenges in the past, particularly regarding its commercial space, recent improvements suggest ongoing maintenance and upgrading efforts by the owners, with particular attention to safety and accessibility enhancements.