3162-3166 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94123

The three-story multi-family residential building at 3162-3166 Buchanan Street in Cow Hollow, owned by Plichcik Rock Louis, was constructed in 1934 and contains three units. The property has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over the years, with the most recent concerns emerging in 2020 related to unauthorized construction of a wood shelf beneath the staircase and electrical work, though these complaints were subsequently abated.

A notable cluster of repairs occurred between 2005-2010, including water heater vent installation, stucco repairs, and multiple instances of wood siding and dry rot repairs. The building has undergone several plumbing improvements, including sewer line repairs (2015) and the installation of a grease trap (2013), while a hand sink was installed in 2009 without proper permits, resulting in a violation that was not abated until 2011. The property has maintained its multi-family residential use designation throughout its history, and while there have been various maintenance issues, most have been addressed through appropriate permits and repairs.

The building's commercial space has a significant history as the location of The Brazen Head, a bar that successfully applied for extended hours in 2015 to operate until 2 AM. Recent exterior maintenance work included addressing peeling paint (2002), though this remains an active concern as of October 2023. The surrounding area has experienced typical urban issues as evidenced by recent 311 calls in 2024-2025 regarding street cleaning, parking enforcement, and a small encampment issue, all of which were resolved by city services.