57-59 Russell St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The two-unit residential building at 57-59 Russell Street in Russian Hill, owned by Michael O'Reilly and Christina Reed, is a 1907 flats and duplex structure that has undergone significant renovations over the past several years. Most recently, in early 2024, substantial improvements were completed in the upper unit (#57), including a kitchen and bathroom remodel with new fixtures and finishes, window replacements, and structural modifications involving wall removal and shear wall additions, with an investment of $90,000.

This followed a series of progressive renovations in 2020-2021 that included comprehensive interior updates, kitchen and bathroom remodels, window replacements, and extensive electrical work to remove old knob-and-tube wiring, install new recessed lighting, and upgrade the electrical system with a new breaker panel. The building also received plumbing upgrades, including radiant floor heating installation (though this permit eventually expired) and comprehensive plumbing system improvements. The property's history shows consistent maintenance and modernization efforts, dating back to a significant horizontal extension completed in 1986 that added bedrooms and basement stairs.

Recent infrastructure improvements include the installation of a new radiant heating system (as per the expired permit) and comprehensive plumbing relocations and upgrades in both units. The building has had minimal street-related issues recorded through 311 calls, with only three incidents noted between 2018-2023, none of which were directly related to the building's condition or management. The extensive and continuous improvements to 57-59 Russell Street suggest active ownership engagement with maintaining and upgrading the property, though prospective tenants should note the presence of recently completed construction work and its associated systems.