761 Commercial St, San Francisco, CA 94108

761 Commercial Street is a two-story, 5-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1907, currently owned by 761 Commercial Street LLC. The property underwent significant renovations in 2015, including comprehensive updates to all five residential units and common areas, replacing kitchens, bathrooms, furnaces, water heaters, and skylights, with a total project cost of $155,000. Additional similar improvements included window repairs, roofing work, and electrical upgrades, all completed under proper permits.

The building has experienced recurring plumbing issues, particularly with sewage systems, as evidenced by multiple service calls in recent years (2024, 2022, and 2021), and earlier drainage problems in 2007 and 2012. A notable incident occurred in 2014 regarding possible illegal short-term rental activity, with complaints of disturbance and noise, though planning records indicate no violation was observed upon investigation. The building has a history of various maintenance and safety-related issues, particularly evident from a cluster of violations in 2002 that were all resolved by August of that year, including problems with lighting, fire safety equipment, floor covering, and water damage.

More recent concerns include multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding graffiti on the building, and several instances of sewage backup that required city intervention. The building's common areas have experienced periodic maintenance issues, as shown in complaints from 2007 regarding lightwell drainage problems. While most historical violations have been properly addressed, the property has shown recurring issues with plumbing systems, particularly sewage and drainage, suggesting this remains an ongoing maintenance challenge.