50-54 Potomac St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The three-unit residential building at 50-54 Potomac Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Zoya L. Smithton, was constructed in 1900 and has undergone several significant maintenance and repair projects over the years. Most notably, in 2016, the property addressed multiple building code violations, including work on the front stairs to correct dry rot ($10,000), installation of fire extinguishers ($1,500), and electrical improvements including outlet installations and flooring work ($1,400).

A notable compliance issue from 2008 required a comprehensive response involving multiple repairs, including security upgrades, installation of proper fire safety equipment, and addressing interior surfaces. The building has a history of structural maintenance needs, particularly concerning stairway repairs, with similar issues documented in both 1999 and 2016. Earlier records from the 1990s show serious concerns including raw sewage issues and significant deterioration of back stairs, though these have been resolved. More recent history (2024) indicates ongoing concerns with street parking issues near the building, with multiple reports of sidewalk parking violations, though enforcement responses have generally found these claims difficult to validate.

A 54 Potomac Street address listing in planning records indicates a former child care center operation from the apartment, which is now closed with no violation. The building's electrical infrastructure received upgrades in 2003 with a PG&E conversion from overhead to underground service. While the property has experienced periodic maintenance challenges over the years, recent records show that most significant violations have been addressed, with particular attention paid to fire safety and structural integrity. The most recent building complaints and violations were all successfully abated by September 2016, though one violation related to lead paint remediation was issued in 2016 that required special handling procedures.