1844-1848 Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94109

1844-1848 Pine Street is a three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1900 in the Lower Pacific Heights neighborhood, currently owned by Ashley Hongisto and comprising two units. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, with the most recent activity focusing on safety and accessibility updates. In 2023, the building received voluntary seismic strengthening work in the basement, though this was later revised to a partial scope reduction.

The property has also seen considerable security improvements in 2023, including the replacement of the front gate and fence with a 5'-9" high structure featuring 75% open pickets. Recent maintenance work includes the installation of a new furnace in September 2023, following a similar furnace replacement in 2018, and the addition of electrical infrastructure for a stair lift in 2023. The building has a history of proactive maintenance and upgrades, including substantial interior renovations in the early 2000s such as a kitchen remodel (2002), master suite remodeling (2003), and electrical system improvements. Earlier structural work included slab replacement and drainage improvements with a new retaining wall in 2003, and joist strengthening with skylight revisions in 1998.

The property has experienced recurring issues with driveway blocking, as evidenced by multiple parking enforcement calls throughout 2024, though most were resolved before tickets were issued. Additionally, there are some ongoing concerns regarding tree root damage to sidewalks and periodic issues with garbage and debris that have been addressed by city services. The building has undergone significant recent improvements focusing on safety and accessibility, including seismic strengthening and security upgrades, while maintaining a record of proper maintenance and renovations throughout its history. The property has an approved planning record regarding the addition of two new dwelling units in the basement area, though it remains unclear if this has been implemented.