2179-2181 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 2179-2181 Grove St in Park North, owned by Jennifer Mays, has experienced significant recent troubles, particularly in 2023, when multiple serious issues emerged. Most notably, there was a substantial plumbing crisis in March-April 2023 involving flooding with hazardous waste that raised serious health and safety concerns, including reports of mold, hazardous air quality, and compromised electrical systems.

This incident triggered several Code Enforcement complaints and active violations, noting unauthorized unit modifications, improper egress, unapproved plumbing and electrical work, and various life-safety issues including lack of proper fire separation, inadequate light and ventilation, and missing safety equipment like smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The property, originally constructed in 1923 as a two-story, two-unit building, has undergone some maintenance work in 2023, including heating system repairs, furnace replacement, and electrical upgrades, most notably an electrical service upgrade to 200 amps with three meters completed in 2010.

Historical records from 2003 show completed reroofing work valued at $4,000. Before the major 2023 incident, there were several plumbing and maintenance issues that needed attention, including work on window sashes, handrails, and various building systems. Additionally, the property has a pattern of parking and waste management issues documented between 2008-2022, primarily involving improper garbage can storage and driveway blocking incidents, though these predate the current owner's tenure and are generally of lower concern compared to recent violations.