61 Potomac St, San Francisco, CA 94117

Located in the Hayes Valley neighborhood, the Aranas Family Trust owns this two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building from 1900. The property has undergone several significant improvements, most notably a substantial basement renovation completed in 2019 costing nearly $100,000, which included the addition of a family room, bedroom, and bathroom, along with electrical rewiring and new plumbing fixtures. This renovation brought the building into compliance with various building codes and included safety features such as smoke detectors.

The building had a history of code violations from 2004 regarding unauthorized construction, specifically a horizontal addition on the north side, unauthorized deck and stair construction, and window installation issues. These violations resulted in abatement proceedings and were ultimately resolved by December 2012 through proper permitting and legalization work costing $15,000. Other notable improvements include a kitchen renovation in 2004, reroofing in 1991, and more recent maintenance work such as furnace and water heater replacement (though this permit expired).

The property has experienced recurring issues with parking violations, particularly blocking the driveway, with multiple citations issued between 2020 and 2024. There have also been recent infrastructure concerns, including a damaged tree reported in August 2024. The building's maintenance record shows generally responsible ownership, with most permits being properly resolved, though one roofing permit from 1991 is noted as expired. The recent improvements and proper resolution of past violations suggest a focus on maintaining building safety and compliance with current codes.