468-472 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The three-unit, three-story residential building at 468-472 Waller Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Allison Chapleau, has undergone significant renovations and improvements since 2013. The most substantial work occurred between 2013-2014, when all three units received extensive updates including kitchen and bathroom remodels, with the upper floors benefiting from a $300,000 renovation that included new bathrooms, kitchen remodels, and the installation of modern electrical systems with new appliances and smoke detectors. Structural improvements included the installation of a moment frame and shear wall in the basement, repairs to rear exterior common stairs, and comprehensive plumbing updates throughout the building, such as the replacement of three furnaces and installation of new water heaters, completed in early 2014 at a cost of $55,000.

A notable design feature was planned in 2014 but ultimately cancelled—a 325 square foot private roof deck accessible from the third floor. The building's history includes several code violations and repair needs addressed between 2000-2007, primarily concerning handrails, stairs, and egress obstructions, which were all resolved by late 2007. An earlier complaint in 2004 regarding an unpermitted downstairs garage unit was also resolved by 2005.

More recent maintenance issues noted include a missing side sewer vent cover in 2023 and ongoing concerns about tree roots damaging the sidewalk, as of September 2023. The property has experienced typical urban challenges as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in recent years, predominantly related to street cleaning, parking issues, and waste removal. A smoke detector malfunction was the only recorded fire incident associated with the building, with no injuries reported.