1848-1850 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94115

The property at 1848-1850 Buchanan Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in Lower Pacific Heights, built in 1900 and currently owned by Matthew Christian Mcgrath. The building has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past several years, most notably in 2018 when a substantial $450,000 interior remodel was completed, which included creating family rooms, laundry facilities, revised stairs, a 3/4 bath at garage level, and refurbishing the roof deck. This work was initiated to address various building violations from 2015-2016, including issues with lead paint hazards, damaged walls, and unsafe back stairs with dry rot.

The foundation upgrade permit from 2019, originally valued at $20,000, was withdrawn. Major systems improvements included the installation of new gas furnaces for both units in 2019, comprehensive electrical system upgrades in 2019-2020 including new main meter panels and wiring, and extensive plumbing work. The building has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the years, with the most critical being the 2015 violation regarding unsafe back stairs that required substantial remediation. A 2003 incident involving construction-related damage to the foundation was quickly addressed.

The property has maintained active compliance with building codes, including addressing lead paint hazards as of September 2020. Recent activity at the property has primarily involved routine municipal services, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding street cleaning, debris removal, and other maintenance matters. Administrative records indicate a completed condo conversion process, while planning records show approval for various improvements including window replacements, siding repairs, and the addition of safety features like open railings and a spiral staircase. The building has active maintenance needs as evidenced by recent 311 calls for street cleaning and tree maintenance, with the most recent permits primarily related to routine street space usage.