114-118 Varennes St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 114-118 Varennes Street in Telegraph Hill, owned by David Leung & Cynthia Y Kwa, was built in 1907 and has undergone several significant renovations over the past two decades. Most recently, in 2021, Unit 114 received substantial updates including a kitchen and bathroom remodel ($35,000), complete with electrical upgrades (new panelboard, lighting, appliances) and plumbing work, though some permits required renewal for final inspection in early 2022. The building's maintenance history shows attention to critical infrastructure, including a complete reroofing project in 2018 ($9,000), and past repairs to rear exterior wooden stairs in 2005 ($11,000).

Multiple routine inspections have been conducted, with some concerns raised about led paint hazards in 2012, which were subsequently addressed and abated. In 2022, the building faced several compliance issues related to safety and maintenance, including concerns about the fire escape ladder, utility shutoff tools, smoke alarms, and painted surfaces, though these violations were officially abated by December 2022. There was also one complaint in 2021 regarding water shutoff procedures during construction work that affected the entire building, which was investigated by housing inspectors.

The property's maintenance record shows attention to major systems and regular updates, though the cluster of violations and complaints from 2022 suggests a period of heightened maintenance activity was required to address various safety and compliance issues. Three identical street space permits were issued in 2012, and there have been occasional parking enforcement calls in the vicinity, though these are not directly related to the building's condition or management. The most recent building permit activity indicates improved documentation compliance, with permits being completed successfully, including final inspections for the 2021 renovations.