261-267 Linden St, San Francisco, CA 94102

The building at 261-267 Linden Street is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential structure located in Hayes Valley, owned by the Caldwell-Blaney Family Trust and constructed in 1907. The property has undergone several significant structural and maintenance work over the years, including dry rot repairs in 2000 and 2003, reroofing in 2001, foundation work in 1999, and a horizontal addition completed in 1993. A notable cluster of violations occurred in 2003 regarding stair repairs, fire extinguisher requirements, and building permits, all of which were abated by December 15, 2003.

The building has had multiple routine safety inspections by Housing Inspection Services, with the most recent occurring in 2018, and has been subject to several fire safety concerns, including a December 2023 violation related to sleeping area requirements and a 2016 issue with alarm systems that was corrected. Recent maintenance activity includes several street space permits in 2013 and 2016. The property has experienced recurring issues with the surrounding area, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2024 and 2025, primarily related to garbage and debris, encampments, and parking issues.

Of particular note is an open violation from December 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements at 280 Fell Street, suggesting ongoing compliance challenges with fire safety regulations. The building's more recent history shows fewer major structural issues compared to earlier years, with the majority of recent complaints relating to exterior conditions rather than interior structural concerns. A damaged tree report from October 2024 and an open excessive noise complaint from August 2024 are the most recent outstanding issues related to the property's immediate environment.