1353-1355 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 6-unit, 3-story apartment building at 1353-1355 Lombard Street in Russian Hill, constructed in 1962, has undergone significant renovations and faced several maintenance challenges over recent years. The property has seen substantial improvements including the addition of a studio ADU (541 sq. ft.) in 2017, conversion of a sunroom to balcony in Unit 300 (2018-2020), installation of a fire sprinkler system (2020), and window replacements.

Recent concerns include a heating system failure in 2023-2024 where residents reported lack of heat and were provided space heaters, followed by heating system modifications in early 2024 to install dedicated electrical heaters. A recent complaint from December 2024 mentions water intrusion and mold issues, reportedly related to roof maintenance problems affecting multiple units. The building has also experienced various infrastructure upgrades, including electrical system improvements with solar panel installation (2013), fire alarm system upgrades (2020), and multiple unit renovations involving kitchen and bathroom updates.

The property's maintenance history reveals recurring issues with building systems, including a fire incident involving rear wooden stairs in 2016 that required repairs, and multiple instances of plumbing issues and leaks, as evidenced by historical complaints and 311 calls. Recent violations in 2023 resulted in citations for various safety requirements, though these appear to have been addressed as the violations are listed as "Not active." The building's management has undertaken significant improvement projects, including a $25,000 fire alarm system upgrade in 2020 and various unit renovations totaling substantial costs, but challenges with timely maintenance responses have been documented in tenant complaints. The property has also been subject to routine inspections and various permit applications for improvements and repairs, indicating active management engagement with building codes and requirements.