1931-1937 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94115

The property at 1931-1937 Buchanan Street is a two-unit multi-family residential building located in Lower Pacific Heights, classified as a flats and duplex structure and dating back to 1900, currently owned by the Lesley M Allen 2017 Revocable Trust. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and infrastructure updates over the years, with the most recent being a substantial roofing project approved in September 2023 costing $31,000, and earlier this year (2022) work was performed to install new gas piping for common areas including the laundry room and water heater.

Of particular note is the replacement of approximately 45 feet of underground waste-sewer piping under the garage and utility room completed in 2007, which indicates significant infrastructure maintenance history. The property has experienced two documented fire-related incidents, including a malfunctioning smoke detector activation and a smoke odor incident, neither of which resulted in civilian injuries. In 2006, there was a fire complaint regarding operation without a permit, though this was referred to DBI and appears to have been resolved.

The building has faced ongoing challenges with parking enforcement, as evidenced by multiple citations issued for driveway blocking between 2021 and 2024, though this is an external issue not directly related to the building's condition. The surrounding area has experienced periodic sanitation challenges, as indicated by several 311 calls regarding waste cleanup needed in 2023-2024, though these appear to be street-level issues rather than building-specific concerns. The property's maintenance record shows regular upkeep, with permits for various improvements, though the gas piping permit from 2022 is currently listed as expired.