26-30 Varennes St, San Francisco, CA 94133

This three-story, three-unit multi-family residential building at 26-30 Varennes Street in Telegraph Hill, owned by Ko Chew Mu, was constructed in 1907 and has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over its history. The most recent building-related concern was filed in April 2023 regarding construction work occurring on Sundays, which was resolved by May 2023.

The property has a documented history of water damage and maintenance issues, including multiple repairs for dryrot damage in 2009, repairs to rear stairs in 2005, and various violations in 2000 related to an unpermitted guestroom construction with inadequate light and ventilation that required remediation in 2001-2002. The building has faced several housing code compliance challenges, particularly in the early 2000s, including violations related to wood stairs repair, fire extinguisher maintenance, smoke detectors, unit identification, and a cockroach infestation.

A lead paint violation was noted in 2011, and while most building permits and violations have been resolved, the property has required ongoing attention to exterior maintenance, as evidenced by multiple permits for repairs and a routine inspection in 2005. Recent years have seen primarily external maintenance issues, including complaints about peeling paint and stucco in 2011, with the most recent building-related complaint being from 2023. The surrounding area has experienced various municipal service calls, primarily related to street cleaning and waste management issues, as documented in 311 calls from 2012-2024.