1957-1959 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The property at 1957-1959 Grove Street is a 2-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1922, currently owned by Chue Vanla & Cha Ying Cheun. The building has undergone several significant renovations over the past two decades, most recently in July 2023 when both units received window upgrades ($31,949) replacing street-facing windows with aluminum-clad wood. Earlier improvements included a first-floor remodel in 2005 that added an exercise room and laundry facilities ($28,000), along with electrical updates that year and in 2004 involving the installation of lights, switches, and receptacles.

The property has experienced various maintenance and compliance issues, most notably in 2017 when the backyard condition was reported as unsanitary, resembling a mix between a homeless encampment and a landfill, though this complaint was marked as Not Active the same day it was filed. There were also allegations of unauthorized room modifications in February 2005, which were quickly addressed. Recent infrastructure concerns include ongoing issues with tree roots lifting the sidewalk (2019-2021) and a sewage backup incident in January 2021 that was resolved.

The building has had multiple parking-related complaints from 2019 through 2024, including vehicles parking on sidewalks and blocking driveways. The property's planning records reveal a history of attempted unauthorized modifications, including a 2019 allegation of unpermitted garage-to-apartment conversion work, though this complaint was marked as Closed - Abated. Despite these challenges, the recent window replacement project and previous major renovations indicate ongoing property maintenance and improvements by the current ownership. The building's location has faced typical urban challenges in recent years, including parking issues and infrastructure maintenance needs, particularly related to tree root impacts on sidewalks.