1767-1769 Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94123

The two-unit residential building at 1767-1769 Beach Street in San Francisco's Marina neighborhood was constructed in 1926 and has undergone significant renovations and safety upgrades over the past decade. In 2014-2015, the property underwent a substantial renovation project that included merging two upper units into one and legalizing an unwarranted ground-floor in-law unit, with modifications to interior partitions, plumbing fixtures, and the addition of a roof deck. This $250,000 project was completed in 2016 and was followed by comprehensive updates to the building's infrastructure, including the installation of a fire sprinkler system (costing $26,575) with subsequent monitoring system additions, hydronic heating systems, and extensive electrical work throughout all floors.

The building has also seen significant plumbing improvements, including the addition of multiple bathrooms, laundry facilities, and kitchen fixtures, with the most recent work completed in 2016. The property has experienced persistent issues with driveway access, with multiple reports of blocked driveways between 2018 and 2024, though enforcement officers were often unable to locate the vehicles. During construction in 2016, there were temporary concerns about dust containment, which were addressed by the contractor.

The building's renovation history shows a pattern of careful upgrading of safety systems and living conditions, particularly notable is the comprehensive fire safety improvements made in 2016-2017. While there was a brief period of unauthorized unit status in 2016, the property's current configuration as a two-unit building with legalized in-law unit appears to be duly permitted based on subsequent approvals, though original permit withdrawal raises some historical ambiguity. The property has maintained compliance with city regulations, with no significant violations recorded, though there were earlier issues with street trees that required attention.