14-18 Varennes St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 14-18 Varennes Street in Telegraph Hill, built in 1911 and currently owned by the Ng Family Revocable Living Trust, has a documented history of maintenance and safety concerns spanning several decades. Most recently, the building underwent some street space work in 2013, and in 1992, an illegal unit was removed and converted back to its original use.

The property has experienced multiple housing violations, with the most significant occurring in 2012, including issues with lead-based paint, weatherproofing of stucco and window frames, and a history of stair repair needs dating back to 2005. A particularly concerning complaint from 1997 documented serious problems such as defective plumbing, sewage backup, damp walls, mildew, falling plaster, lack of smoke detectors, unsafe stairway conditions, defective electrical systems, inadequate heating, and various other maintenance issues, though these were officially abated by March 1998.

The building's recent history shows periodic street cleaning issues, with multiple reports of garbage concerns and waste, particularly between 2018 and 2022, though these were primarily related to external conditions rather than building maintenance. There were also several reports in 2014 regarding improperly stored trash receptacles, which were addressed through outreach and enforcement. While the building has had its share of historical maintenance challenges, most violations appear to have been addressed, with many being marked as "not active" or "abated." The presence of multiple routine inspections (2002, 2005) and specific investigations suggests regular oversight by housing authorities, though the age of the building and its historical issues indicate ongoing maintenance requirements are likely necessary.