2237 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The three-story mixed-use building at 2237 Polk Street in Russian Hill, constructed in 1908, contains two residential units and a ground-floor commercial space. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, most notably a $90,000 restaurant remodel in 2012-2013 that included kitchen equipment upgrades, seating rearrangement, and electrical rewiring, followed by subsequent HVAC upgrades with new furnaces installed in 2016-2017. Recent maintenance includes a completed reroofing project in 2016 costing $18,000.

There are two notable historical permit attempts that were ultimately cancelled: a 2007 proposal to add a story and unit to the building, and a 2001 permit for a storefront awning installation. The building has experienced periodic maintenance and compliance issues, including a roofing violation in 2013 that was resolved within two months, and a 2020 complaint regarding an unauthorized sidewalk structure exceeding height limits. Recent months have shown concerning trends with multiple reports of loose debris and garbage outside the property between October 2023 and February 2024, and an ongoing September 2023 report of graffiti that has not been resolved.

There are also two open DPW service requests from September 2023 regarding trees and graffiti. While the property previously sought to add a bar to its restaurant in 2011 and 2016 through conditional use applications, these requests were ultimately cancelled. The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep of building systems, though the recent increase in 311 calls about street cleaning and debris suggests potential ongoing exterior maintenance challenges.