640-644 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94102

The property at 640-644 Laguna Street is a two-story multi-family residential building with three units, located in Hayes Valley and owned by Robert C. Macphee. Built in 1900, this flat & store building has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the years.

In recent months, the building has experienced some concerning issues, including an open fire violation issued in November 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements. While the building has a history of maintenance and upgrades, such as seismic foundation strengthening (2012), ground floor stairs repairs (2007), and a substantial 2005 renovation that included kitchen remodeling, furnace installation, and electrical rewiring, there have been multiple garbage and debris incidents reported in late 2024. These recent service calls, totaling eight between November 2024 and January 2025, primarily involved loose garbage, debris, and encampments near the property.

The building has maintained an ongoing focus on safety and code compliance, with previous improvements including deck and stair replacement (2001) and addressing dry rot. A building complaint from February 2002 regarding unpermitted work was filed but quickly abated. Fire safety systems have been maintained, with records showing occasional smoke detector activations and a barbecue-related incident, though with no civilian injuries reported. The property has also been proactive in addressing structural and safety concerns, as evidenced by the various building permits obtained for repairs and improvements over the years, including electrical upgrades in 2005 that added extensive new wiring, lighting, and circuits.