1359-1361 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The two-unit residential building at 1359-1361 Filbert St in Russian Hill, owned by Jerrold Jacoby, has undergone significant renovations and improvements since its construction in 1974. The most substantial work occurred in 2017, when the property underwent comprehensive interior renovations valued at $190,000, including updates to finishes, plumbing, electrical systems, and mechanical systems in the front building. This renovation phase also included the replacement of steel windows, kitchen remodeling, bathroom upgrades, and the installation of a new radiant heat system with boiler.

Additional improvements from 2017 involved plumbing upgrades including new sewer lateral installation and complete electrical system modernization with a new service panel. Prior to these improvements, the building experienced several maintenance issues in 2013, when multiple violations were documented, including problems with windows, water damage, plumbing fixtures, and electrical systems. These issues were addressed and abated by May 2014. The property has seen continued maintenance work, most recently in 2018 with the replacement of a rotting retaining wall and fence (project cost: $24,500).

Two significant permit applications from 2015 for garage construction and loft expansion were cancelled, and while the building's overall condition improved dramatically following the 2017 renovations, there have been periodic infrastructure maintenance issues noted through 311 calls related to street pavement defects in 2020. The building's records show a conscientious approach to maintaining and upgrading the property, with particular attention paid to complying with housing codes and improving resident comfort. The 2017 renovations addressed many of the building systems that had been problematic in previous years, including comprehensive updates to plumbing, electrical, and heating systems. The property's permit history indicates ongoing attention to structural and infrastructure maintenance, though there was a significant cluster of building code violations in 2013 that was successfully resolved through subsequent renovations and repairs.