647-649 Spruce St, San Francisco, CA 94118

The three-story multi-family residential building at 647-649 Spruce Street, owned by Vga San Francisco Llc, was constructed in 1925 and contains two units. The property has undergone significant renovations and faced several maintenance challenges in recent years. Most notably, in late 2018, there were multiple substantial improvements including a bathroom remodel with custom shower and new fixtures ($20,000), electrical upgrades, and plumbing work throughout one unit.

This followed a series of concerning events in 2017-2018 when the building experienced water heater issues that caused leaks affecting multiple floors, unauthorized work by contractors, and concerns about an allegedly illegal lower-level unit. The owner subsequently completed several permits to address these issues, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical upgrades, and furnace replacement. The building's maintenance history shows attention to infrastructure improvements, with records indicating window replacements, reroofing (1999), and various permitted renovations.

However, the property has had recurring plumbing-related issues, as evidenced by complaints and permits addressing sewer line upgrades and bathroom remodeling. More recent records (2022-2024) primarily show external parking-related concerns, with multiple reports of sidewalk parking violations near the property. The building's historical permits from 1989 indicate prior proposals for development and change of use, though these were withdrawn. While the recent renovations suggest significant investment in the property's upkeep, the earlier water damage incidents and unauthorized work period indicate a history of maintenance challenges that required various inspections and compliance measures to resolve.