531 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94102

This two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located at 531 Grove Street in Hayes Valley was built in 1880 and is currently owned by Susan Cieutat. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past two decades, most notably involving a problematic deck construction in 2005-2006 that resulted in multiple code enforcement actions.

The deck, measuring approximately 13' above grade and 17'x10', was initially constructed without proper permits, leading to a notice of violation on November 10, 2005, and subsequent permit applications to remedy the situation in early 2006. The issue was finally resolved by February 2013, when the violation was officially abated. The building has required various maintenance and safety improvements over the years, including the replacement of a damaged post due to dry rot supporting a rear bathroom in 2012 (cost: $3,000), and the installation of a 40-gallon water heater in 2015, though this permit has since expired.

More recently, the property has experienced fire safety system inspections, with a sprinkler/standpipe systems violation issued in March 2024 that was abated in April 2024, and an alarm systems condition corrected in October 2021. The building's exterior and surrounding area have faced ongoing maintenance challenges, as evidenced by numerous 311 calls in late 2024 regarding garbage, debris, and sidewalk cleaning issues, as well as multiple parking enforcement requests for blocked driveways. While these issues primarily affect the building's immediate surroundings rather than the structure itself, they do impact the overall environment for residents.