836-840 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The property at 836-840 Waller Street is a 15-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1962, currently owned by Kong Siuling. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past two decades, with the most recent being a complete electrical system upgrade in 2024, including the replacement and relocation of the main meter and panel for all 15 units. In 2015-2016, the building underwent various structural and safety improvements, including the replacement of wood railings with metal railings and termite-related repairs.

The building has experienced recurring issues with unpermitted construction work and dust mitigation, most notably in 2014 and 2015, though these complaints were eventually resolved. Fire safety systems have required periodic attention, with sprinkler system issues noted and corrected in both 2021 and 2017. Recent inspections and violations from September 2023 required the building to submit various compliance affidavits, which were abated by October 2023.

The property has maintained an active maintenance schedule, with regular updates to individual units including kitchen and bathroom remodels in units #4 and #12 in 2009, and various plumbing and electrical upgrades throughout the building. External maintenance has included addressing graffiti issues, with documented cases in 2022-2023, and there have been several street cleaning requests in 2023. The building's history shows consistent attention to maintenance and upgrades, with particular focus on compliance with safety regulations and system modernization, though there have been occasional lapses in permit requirements that resulted in formal complaints.