165 Germania St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The three-story, seven-unit multi-family residential building at 165 Germania St in Hayes Valley, currently owned by Hermann Duboce LLC, has undergone significant recent renovations, particularly in 2021 when multiple units received kitchen and bathroom upgrades totaling over $100,000 in improvements. These modifications included cabinet, fixture, and lighting replacements in Units A and B, along with electrical rewiring and plumbing updates.

In 2015-2016, the property addressed structural maintenance issues, particularly concerning dry rot in rear siding and stairs, with repairs completed in both 2015 and 2012. The building has experienced several concerning incidents over the past years, with the most notable being a cluster of complaints in April 2021 regarding suspected unpermitted work and lead paint removal, which generated multiple violations and required investigation by Building Inspection and Housing Inspection Services. In 2016, there were significant maintenance issues including a broken hot water tank and ceiling problems that affected habitability.

Historical records from 2008 show several violations related to fire safety and plumbing systems that were subsequently addressed by January 2009, including issues with fire proofing, fire escape maintenance, and missing handrails. The property has also had recurring maintenance needs, as evidenced by multiple repair permits for stairs and electrical systems between 2001 and 2012, including an electrical rewiring project in 2021 of Unit B with new subpanels and equipment. Recent activity in 2022-2023 primarily consists of routine municipal services and parking enforcement, suggesting improved building operations, though there was one gas leak incident recorded without injuries.