735 Grove St

The 3-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 735 Grove Street in Hayes Valley, owned by the Meyers Family Trust, has a documented history spanning several decades since its construction in 1885. The building has undergone various maintenance and repair work, including recent stair repairs in 2021 costing $9,500, sidewalk repairs in 2003, and historical fire damage repairs in 1998 that affected the kitchen and bathroom of one unit. A significant concern emerged in 2014 when the building was identified as requiring participation in the mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program, and violations were issued for failure to comply, including a monthly violation monitoring fee and earthquake warning placard requirements. The building has experienced persistent maintenance issues, particularly in the 2008-2010 period, with multiple violations and complaints regarding safety and habitability concerns including problems with stairs, lighting, smoke detectors, and various building systems. More recent issues have included a 2022 complaint about a bedroom closet ceiling with holes leading to the outdoors, and reports of rodent/insect infestation in 2022. The property has a history of moisture-related problems, with complaints about mold/mildew in multiple years, and there were significant issues requiring attention in the mid-1990s including damaged walls, flooring problems, and a concerning environmental incident involving drainage from an adjacent property in 1998. The building's permitting history shows various improvements including construction of a laundry facility in 1995 and multiple repair projects, though some permits from the 1990s show as expired rather than completed. Recent 311 calls related to the address primarily concern external issues such as encampments and street cleaning matters.