639-641 Spruce St, San Francisco, CA 94118

The two-unit residential building at 639-641 Spruce Street, owned by Kenneth E. Wiggans, is a 2-story flats and duplex structure built in 1925 in the Jordan Park/Laurel Heights neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the past decade, with the most recent major work completed in February 2023 involving foundation and concrete flooring replacement in the rear storage room at a cost of $50,000.

Other substantial improvements include a comprehensive window replacement project in 2019 (25 windows), major plumbing and electrical upgrades in 2011 including a complete repiping of both units, new waste and vent systems for washing machines, and the installation of two new furnaces. The building has received consistent maintenance attention, as evidenced by earlier projects such as bathroom remodeling in 2011 (including fixtures replacement and electrical upgrades) and garage structural improvements that same year. Recent maintenance and resident concerns include a water main incident reported in November 2024 and several parking-related issues on the street, including illegal sidewalk parking and driveway blocking (2024).

There have been recurring complaints about trash receptacle management, with three reported incidents between 2013-2023 regarding bins being left out continuously. The building has maintained proper permitting for various improvements, with all major construction work receiving proper building permits and completing satisfactorily according to available records. The property has generally demonstrated good maintenance of its systems and infrastructure, with regular updates to plumbing, electrical, and structural components over the years.