52-56 Varennes St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The property at 52-56 Varennes Street is a three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1906, containing three units and currently owned by the Chit Yuen Lee Bypass Trust. The building has undergone several inspections and improvements over the years, with the most significant recent actions occurring in 2013 when multiple fire safety violations were documented and subsequently abated.

These violations included issues with fire escape ladders, the need for fire extinguishers, and combustible storage concerns, all of which were resolved by July 2, 2013. Prior to this, in 2010, there were allegations regarding a possible illegal basement unit and combustible storage issues, though these were also addressed by mid-2013.

Historical records show several routine inspections from 2000 onwards, with a notable complaint in 1998 regarding multiple maintenance issues including peeling paint, electrical problems, drainage concerns, and foundation erosion, all of which were promptly resolved. The building's immediate area has experienced recurring street cleanliness issues, with eight reports of human or animal waste and general cleaning needs documented between 2019 and 2023, though these are external to the building itself and have all been resolved through city services. Both the building violations and recent 311 calls indicate that while the building has had periods of non-compliance and maintenance issues in the past, these have been addressed through regular inspections and prompt responses to violations.