121 Varennes St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The Waconda Trust-owned multi-family residential building at 121 Varennes Street in Telegraph Hill is a 3-story, 6-unit apartment complex constructed in 1906. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, including a complete reroofing project in 2005 costing $14,600, installation of a new garage in the first-floor storage area in 2002 at a cost of $150,000, and the addition of 8 sprinkler heads in the garage area later that same year. While there are numerous building permits on file from 1992 related to bathroom remodeling and general renovations, three of these permits from 1992 show an "Expired" status.

The building has experienced various maintenance and safety-related issues over its history, with the most concerning incidents occurring in 1998-1999. These included significant problems such as water damage, mold/mildew, and floor deterioration, particularly in the shower area, as well as falling glass, lead paint concerns, and a slippery entrance way that required remediation. A complaint was also filed in 2002 regarding changes to the building facade, though this was addressed within one day.

A routine housing inspection in 2007 appears to have been resolved without any ongoing issues. More recent history shows relatively few building-specific problems, though there was one recorded fire incident in 2016 involving an intentionally set outside fire with no civilian injuries reported. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to external issues such as illegal parking and street cleaning matters, rather than building-specific concerns. The most recent building-related service requests were made for sidewalk cleaning in 2023 and 2024, indicating ongoing attention to exterior maintenance.