1568-1570 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123

The 3-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1568-1570 Lombard Street, built in 1924, has undergone several significant improvements and faced multiple challenges in recent years. Most notably, the building experienced substantial water damage to unit 1568 in early 2023, resulting from an upper floor leak that affected the ceiling and caused electrical issues. This prompted the installation of a new NFPA 13 fire sprinkler system in 2022-2023, including a dedicated 2-inch fire service line, to enhance safety compliance.

The building underwent a legalization process in 2019 to add one dwelling unit on level 1, which included improvements such as a new bathroom and kitchen facilities. Historical improvements include reroofing work in 2005, window replacements in 2004, and various electrical upgrades between 2007-2008. The property has faced several violations and compliance issues requiring attention, particularly in 2018-2023, including fire safety concerns related to combustible storage, security requirements for exterior doors, smoke detector installations, and carbon monoxide detector compliance.

Most of these violations were addressed by October 2024, during a process that involved multiple Notices of Violation (NOVs) and a director hearing in October 2024. A recent complaint from August 2024 noted issues with blistering/peeling paint on the exterior front elevations. The building has also experienced various maintenance and operational challenges, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls over the years, including sewer issues (2020), parking enforcement matters, and general maintenance requests. While many older violations from the early 2000s appear to have been resolved, the building's recent history shows a pattern of periodic maintenance challenges and compliance requirements that have required attention from both management and regulatory authorities.