40-44 Germania St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 40-44 Germania Street in Hayes Valley, dating back to 1900, has experienced several noteworthy events over the past few decades. Most recently, in 2020, there were two significant incidents involving public safety concerns: a water quality complaint reported to the PUC and loose garbage requiring Department of Public Works (DPW) intervention.

The building has faced multiple sanitation challenges between 2018-2020, including the presence of medical waste (specifically needles), hazardous materials (liquids), and instances of human or animal waste near the property. A sidewalk defect was documented in March 2013, revealing issues with lifted sidewalk sections affecting both this building and neighboring addresses, attributed to root damage.

Historical records show some maintenance activities, including reroofing work completed in 1991 and two street-related permits from 2004 and 2009, with the latter specifically addressing sidewalk matters. The property has experienced periodic issues with general street cleanliness, as evidenced by multiple DPW interventions for loose garbage, though these were typically resolved following official notification.