1718-1724 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94115

The two-story multi-family residential building at 1718-1724 Baker Street, owned by Patricia & T Kevin Obrien F, was constructed in 1895 and contains 4 units in the Lower Pacific Heights neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant renovations and repairs over the past decade, with major work including a $100,000 kitchen remodel (2014), deck and stair system replacement ($50,000, 2014), exterior siding replacement ($8,000, 2018), and stair repairs ($5,000, 2019). The building has a history of safety concerns, particularly in 2010 and 2014, when multiple fire safety violations were recorded, including issues with fire extinguishers, combustible storage, and staircase repairs, though these were subsequently abated.

There were also several building complaints regarding unpermitted work in 2014-2015, including concerns about plumbing work, deck modifications, and building extensions, all of which were marked as not active. Recent history shows ongoing maintenance and compliance efforts, with the most recent significant work being the repair of damaged terrazzo front stairs (2020) and various plumbing and electrical upgrades. The building has experienced some issues with exterior obstructions, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2023-2024 regarding blocked driveways and sidewalks.

A notable tenant buyout occurred in January 2024, involving three tenants and totaling $30,000. The property has undergone regular safety inspections over the years, with records indicating prompt attention to identified violations. Planning records show past variance requests related to rear yard setbacks and deck modifications, with at least one request being approved. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing efforts to address both routine upkeep and compliance with safety regulations, though there have been periods of unpermitted work that generated resident complaints and regulatory scrutiny.