1830-1834 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The three-unit, four-story multi-family residential building at 1830-1834 Taylor Street in Russian Hill, owned by the Manuel Bem Barroca Trust, has undergone several significant improvements and faced some regulatory challenges since its construction in 1913. Most notably, there are two recent violations related to an unpermitted roof deck installation, with the most recent complaint filed in November 2023 regarding an expired permit from 2007 ($5,000 project cost) for converting a storage room into a bedroom/home office.

This violation remained active until February 2024, when a fee of $2,000 was paid to abate it. The building has received substantial maintenance and upgrades, including complete kitchen and bathroom renovations in 2019 ($20,000), two sewer line replacements in 2020 and 2022, and a new roof in 2019 ($16,000). The 2023-2024 period saw the building's most recent permit activity, focusing on resolving the outstanding roof deck enforcement matter.

The property's maintenance history shows attention to both general upkeep and modernization, including the installation of 13-panel solar PV system in 2015, comprehensive electrical system upgrades in 2004 (including 400A service upgrade and elevator installation), and various plumbing improvements such as water heater replacements and bathroom fixture updates. Past building complaints include routine inspections in 2002 and 2005, as well as a 2010 complaint about a neighboring barbecue installation. The street-level area has experienced typical urban issues documented through 311 calls, including sidewalk maintenance and graffiti removal, though these are external to the building itself and have been generally addressed promptly by city services.