747 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 16-unit, four-story multi-family residential building at 747 Eddy Street, constructed in 1925 and currently owned by Scott D & Sally G Whipple, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past two decades. Most notably, there is currently an open violation as of December 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements. The building's systems have required substantial attention, with multiple heating and plumbing updates including standpipe replacements in 2016 ($5,600), boiler replacements in 2013 and 2012, and a basement water heater replacement in 2019.

Historical issues include a cluster of violations from July 2004 that were addressed by August 2005, concerning heating system failures, interior surface damage, plumbing issues, and various safety requirements. The property has seen repeated fire safety concerns, with violations related to sleeping area requirements (2023), alarm systems (2018, 2010, 2005), and other fire-related issues that have generally been corrected promptly upon citation. Recent complaints filed in 2023 regarding common areas and past issues from 2005 involving storage hazards, water damage, and plumbing concerns suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.

The building's permit history shows a mix of completed and canceled work, including a proposed $25,000 kitchen and bath remodel for Unit 13 in 2015 that was ultimately canceled. While many of the historical violations and complaints have been resolved, the pattern of maintenance issues and fire safety concerns, particularly the recent sleeping area violation, indicates ongoing challenges with building upkeep and safety compliance. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 regarding garbage, debris, and sidewalk issues suggest potential ongoing exterior maintenance concerns, though these are primarily municipal infrastructure issues rather than building-specific problems.