430-434 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The property at 430-434 Vallejo Street is a century-old, two-unit residential building located in Telegraph Hill, currently owned by Scott Steiner. The building has undergone numerous significant renovations and faced multiple compliance issues over the years. Most recently, in 2024, solar upgrades were initiated with a completed installation of a 5.2 kW system and new electrical infrastructure, demonstrating the property's transition towards modernization and sustainability. Major improvements were completed in 2007, including a substantial roof reinforcement project ($85,000) and hot tub installation on the second floor with associated plumbing upgrades ($20,000).

The building has a history of maintenance challenges, particularly regarding the exterior and roof, with multiple roofing projects documented between 2003-2005, and significant repairs to address water damage and leaks. Between 2003 and 2015, the building experienced several serious issues that required intervention, including multiple building violations and complaints about safety concerns. These included problems with paint (with potential lead hazards), rotted stairs, water damage, and various fire safety concerns such as missing fire extinguishers and smoke detectors. All these violations were officially abated by November 2015.

The building underwent significant unauthorized modifications in the early 2000s, including questions regarding unit conversions and unpermitted construction work, though these issues were eventually resolved. A tenant buyout occurred in 2016, involving two tenants with compensation of $23,000. The property has generated multiple recent complaints regarding parking and sidewalk blocking issues in 2024, though these are not directly related to the building's condition or management. The consistent pattern of improvements, especially the recent solar upgrades and historical maintenance work, suggests the property has maintained a relatively active maintenance schedule, though not without periodic compliance issues. The building's current status shows no active violations or complaints, and the most recent renovation work appears to be properly permitted and executed.