879-885 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The Chiu Family Trust-owned property at 879-885 Vallejo Street is a two-story, seven-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1932 in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood. The building has experienced several significant plumbing issues in recent years, most notably a sewer lateral replacement completed in August 2024 and multiple sewer backup incidents reported in January 2024, which were documented through 311 calls.

These sewage-related problems appear to be an ongoing concern, as evidenced by similar incidents in 2014 and a documented sewage backup in 2006. The property underwent various maintenance and improvement works over the years, including re-roofing in 2015 (cost: $8,400) and garage door installation for ground floor parking in 1998.

A notable series of building violations occurred in June 2015, when multiple safety issues were identified in the common areas, including problems with light fixtures, smoke detectors, handrails, window sashes, fire extinguisher maintenance, gas utility shutoff tools, and fire escape obstructions; all these violations were officially abated by January 2016. The building has also experienced routine inspections and monitoring, with some documented care for inhabitants including several false alarms or assist calls recorded by the fire department, though no civilian injuries were reported in these incidents. Recent plumbing work suggests ongoing maintenance attention, and while most historical violations have been addressed, the pattern of sewer-related service calls indicates this remains an area requiring regular oversight.