2047-2049 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The property at 2047-2049 Polk Street is a 2-story mixed-use building built in 1909, currently owned by 2047-2049 Polk Street LLC. The building has a complex history of occupancy and permit issues, most notably involving unauthorized residential units. The ground floor commercial space has been subject to multiple inspections and violations since 2014, with particular attention to an unauthorized residential unit created behind the salon.

This situation has generated several citations and permit attempts for legalization or removal, including multiple cancelled permits in 2018 and a notable active violation through complaint #201481171 filed in 2014 that identified significant life safety concerns including inadequate foundation, lack of proper ventilation, and fire safety issues. Recent history shows ongoing maintenance and safety concerns, with plumbing issues recurring throughout the years. A 2021 complaint documented mold testing due to water damage, and there have been multiple plumbing violations between 2013-2016 related to heating systems and water leaks.

The building's system infrastructure has experienced various interventions, with permits for window replacement dating back to 2001, and multiple attempts to address permit violations regarding unauthorized construction. Recent 311 calls from 2022-2024 primarily concern exterior maintenance issues such as garbage management and sidewalk concerns, though these are not directly related to building habitability. The property has undergone several permit applications related to compliance with violation notices, including attempts to remove non-permitted first-floor additions and address unauthorized unit concerns, though many of these permits were ultimately cancelled or withdrawn.