1551-1553 California St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 1551-1553 California Street, owned by Jimmy Lew and constructed in 1909, has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past three decades. Most recently, in 2019, six street-visible windows were replaced with energy-efficient alternatives (U-factor < 0.32), and in 2014, a substantial reroofing project was completed at a cost of $17,375.

The building has maintained compliance with routine housing inspections, with documented inspections in 2000, 2001, and 2010, all of which were resolved promptly. The property has experienced various clean-up and maintenance issues in the surrounding area, particularly in recent years (2023-2025), with multiple reports of debris, waste, and graffiti. Between September 2023 and January 2025, there were several incidents requiring street cleaning and waste removal, including reports of human/animal waste, loose garbage, and graffiti.

Two recent 311 calls in January 2025 regarding encampments near the building's entrance were handled by SFPD, with one individual refusing to relocate. While these external issues have been consistently addressed and resolved by city services, they represent the most significant challenges to the building's immediate environment. Looking at the building's maintenance history, the property has received regular attention to major systems, as evidenced by the documented window replacement and roofing work, suggesting proactive property management in terms of structural upkeep.