1951-1953 California St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The property at 1951-1953 California Street in Lower Pacific Heights is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1941, currently under the ownership of the Leslie Slava Kardos Trust. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects in recent years, most notably in 2018 when substantial repairs were made to address dry rot issues on the rear deck, including replacement of deck beams, joists, ledgers, and guardrails, with a total cost of approximately $9,000. A photovoltaic solar panel system (7.13 kW) was installed in 2019, representing the building's commitment to sustainable energy.

Other improvements include a 200-amp electrical service upgrade in 2003. The property has experienced some maintenance challenges, including complaints about an unpermitted gazebo construction on the rear deck in 2018 and a problematic kitchen exhaust fan installation in 2002. There have been multiple recent 311 calls regarding parking violations near the property, with four incidents recorded between 2023-2024 involving sidewalk parking and driveway blocking.

Additionally, there were several reports of damaged trees in the vicinity between 2022-2023, though most were resolved through inspection and notification processes. The building's past renovations include significant structural modifications in 2001-2003, including garage door relocation, foyer redesign, and stair configuration changes, though some of these permits expired and required renewal processing. The property's recent history shows regular maintenance and upgrades, though with occasional issues requiring intervention or resolution. The building's systems appear generally well-maintained, with documented attention to both safety (e.g., smoke detector activation response) and code compliance (e.g., permit approvals, inspections).