140 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94102

The three-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 140 Laguna Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Randall A Shields Living Trust, was constructed in 1988 and has undergone several significant modifications over its lifetime. The most recent major maintenance activity was the installation of a new gas water heater in Unit 3 in 2019, while the building previously underwent a bathroom remodeling project in 2016 that included substantial updates such as new plumbing fixtures and electrical work.

A notable issue was reported in June 2015 regarding improper dryer vent installation for the top unit, which allegedly caused lint, dust, and odors to permeate common areas and other units, though this complaint was marked as not active. The building's history includes a series of significant alterations to its unit configuration, originally consisting of three units, then briefly converted to two in 1993 (this attempt was disapproved), and finally restored to three units in 1994.

Various maintenance work has been performed over the years, including reroofing in 2009 and the recent water heater replacement. In 2002, the building experienced multiple fire safety-related violations, including problems with egress obstructions, combustible storage, fire extinguisher maintenance, and smoke detector requirements, though all these issues were abated within approximately one month. The property has seen regular maintenance and improvements over its lifetime, with recent years showing ongoing attention to building systems, though there have been some recurring issues with street parking violations and sidewalk cleanliness as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024.