2348 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The three-story multi-family residential building at 2348 Polk Street in Russian Hill, owned by Donald & Hattaya S Dowbenko, was constructed in 1900 and contains three units, with the ground floor housing a restaurant. The property has undergone several accessibility improvements in recent years, including a 2016 project converting an existing unisex restroom to an ADA-compliant restroom, which involved electrical work, plumbing modifications, and cost approximately $15,000. The restaurant aspect of the property has seen significant maintenance and updates, including a 2019 front door replacement ($1,500) and a 2018 grease trap repair, with the restaurant's ABC Type 41 license and conditional use as an existing restaurant being officially approved in planning records.

The building has experienced some safety and maintenance issues, most notably a gas leak incident recorded in 2014 with no civilian injuries. Several sanitation concerns have been documented in 2024, including multiple reports of hazardous materials (liquids) and medical waste (needles) near the property, though these were determined to be private property concerns. The surrounding area has seen multiple street cleaning issues in 2024, with reports of garbage, glass, and debris, as well as illegal parking incidents that resulted in citations. Historical building complaints from 2002 regarding illegal landings at entry doors were promptly addressed and abated.

The property has undergone various infrastructure improvements, including electrical panel replacements in 2016 and general maintenance work, with most recent permits showing active efforts to maintain and improve the building's facilities. The building's recent history from 2023-2024 shows ongoing community maintenance challenges in the surrounding area, particularly regarding street cleanliness and waste management, though these are external to the building itself. The building's management has generally responded to permits and maintenance requirements in a timely manner, with most recent building permits focusing on maintaining accessibility and updating building systems. The property's most recent documented building permits show attention to maintaining restaurant accessibility and infrastructure requirements, with no major structural or safety violations recorded in recent years.