1929-1931 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94115

The two-unit residential building at 1929-1931 Ellis Street in San Francisco's Western Addition neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900 and currently owned by the Richen Family Trust. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, with the most recent major work including the installation of two direct vent gas fireplaces and new gas supply lines in 2016, followed by comprehensive kitchen and bathroom renovations in 2013 valued at $40,000.

The building previously required substantial work to address code compliance issues, as evidenced by multiple permits in 2012 including electrical system upgrades and plumbing improvements totaling $15,000 to address physical inspection report CC-7095, along with sewer repairs in 2010. The property has experienced recurring issues with street-related matters, particularly regarding parking enforcement, with multiple complaints about blocked driveways between 2019 and 2024. Recent concerns in the surrounding area have included reports of human/animal waste, blocked sidewalks, and an encampment (all in 2022).

The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to infrastructure needs, including a significant deck construction project in 2008 and one expired permit from 1987 for a horizontal addition. In terms of safety, there was a fire alarm system issue reported in 2012 that was resolved by March 2015. The property underwent a condominium conversion process that was approved before being closed, indicating a transition to individual unit ownership structure.