819-827 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The three-story, five-unit apartment building at 819-827 Union Street in Russian Hill, owned by the Lau 1998 Family Trust, has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance work over the past 15 years. Most recently, in 2023, the property has seen substantial upgrades including a kitchen and bathroom remodel in one unit, electrical rewiring of bathroom/kitchen facilities, plumbing upgrades including new bathroom fixtures, and window modifications from double-hung to single-hung designs on the front facade. The building has a history of window improvements, with a major window replacement project completed in 2012 involving 20 new energy-efficient windows.

Earlier maintenance includes a complete reroofing in 2008 and wooden stair repairs in 2005. The property experienced several violations and complaints between 2005-2012, all of which were subsequently resolved. These included issues related to lead paint warnings, weatherproofing of windows, and various safety concerns such as fire extinguisher maintenance and smoke detector functionality.

Recent activity around the building has primarily involved external maintenance and compliance matters, with no active housing violations on record. The property has generated several 311 calls in recent years (2022-2024), mainly related to street cleaning and sidewalk maintenance issues, though these are typical municipal service requests and not direct building concerns. The most recent building permit related to window modifications was issued in March 2023, indicating ongoing maintenance and upgrading of building systems and features.