2830 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94123

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 2830 Baker Street in Cow Hollow, owned by Brown Trust, has undergone several significant maintenance and compliance issues since its construction in 1895. Most recently, in 2021, the property had a complete sewer line replacement from the curb to the property line and installation of a new house trap, demonstrating some attention to infrastructure maintenance.

A notable incident occurred in 2016 when unauthorized wall removals in the ground floor commercial space led to code enforcement actions, though this was eventually resolved in 2018. The building has experienced recurring plumbing and water-related issues, with multiple complaints between 2011-2012 regarding deteriorated downspouts, including health and safety concerns about sewer gases affecting windows and decks. Historical records show various repair and maintenance work, including dry rot remediation in 1990, the removal of a non-bearing partition wall in 2017, and several plumbing improvements over the years.

The building's commercial space has a history of use changes and compliance issues, including unauthorized operation of a dry cleaning service in 2002 (later permitted), expansion into non-conforming uses, and past illegal businesses. Exterior maintenance concerns have been documented, including peeling paint and window sill deterioration noted in 2010-2011, and various 311 calls have been related to street cleaning and parking issues in the vicinity. The property has maintained residential occupancy as a flat with one business on the ground floor, though there have been past violations regarding additional unauthorized commercial uses.