1257-1261 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The property at 1257-1261 Lombard Street is a 2-story, 3-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Young Lui Sui Kuen. The building's recent history shows some concerning safety and maintenance issues, particularly in 2017 when there were multiple complaints about improper paint scraping work without containment, and a serious allegation regarding the use of copper sulfate indoors that reportedly posed a chemical hazard to tenants with a young child. The building underwent some documented changes in 2017, including an administrative permit to establish the legal use and occupancy of the rear building as a single-family dwelling.

Prior to this, there were several attempted but ultimately cancelled improvement projects in 2002, including garage enlargement and foundation work, though a completed permit from 2001 indicates compliance with a physical inspection report. The property has also undergone some recent infrastructure work, including a gas houseline extension in March 2024 and previous electrical work in 2006 (though this permit expired). The building's historical records show various permit applications, including a 3-unit condo conversion and requests for variances related to expanding non-conforming use and structure.

Recent parking-related issues have been notable, with multiple complaints about illegal parking and sidewalk obstructions, particularly in 2024, with several citations issued and some officers unable to locate the vehicles. The property management has also been involved in tenant buyouts, with one documented buyout of $30,000 at 1259 Lombard Street in July 2017. While some maintenance and compliance issues have been addressed through permits, including sidewalk repair in 2001 and roofing work in 2006, the more recent history suggests ongoing concerns with building maintenance and tenant impact, particularly during renovation periods.