1876-1878 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94123

The property at 1876-1878 Green Street is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900 in San Francisco's Cow Hollow neighborhood. The building has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years, with the most pressing concerns occurring between 2018-2019, including multiple violations related to fire escape maintenance, handrail requirements, lead paint concerns, and electrical safety issues. During this period, there were also notable structural and maintenance problems, as evidenced by multiple housing complaints documenting water damage, heating system failures, and dry rot on rear stairs.

The building underwent various repairs in 2019, including back stairs repairs, electrical outlet installations for washer/dryer, and the resolution of multiple housing code violations by April 2019. More recently, there have been some ongoing concerns regarding the building's maintenance and safety. In March 2024, there were complaints about construction activities occurring during prohibited hours with equipment deliveries at inappropriate times.

Earlier issues in 2020 regarding heat system problems and multiple water-related complaints in 2019 suggest ongoing concerns with basic building systems. The property has a history of stair and deck maintenance issues, with repairs documented as far back as 1998, and has experienced various code enforcement actions requiring corrective work on safety features such as handrails and fire escape components. The building's electrical system has undergone multiple upgrades and repairs over the years, including recent work in 2019 to address various electrical code compliance issues. While many violations were addressed through permits and completed work in 2019, the frequency of maintenance issues and code violations over the years suggests an ongoing need for careful monitoring of building systems and infrastructure.