863 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 10-unit apartment building at 863 Waller Street, owned by Hinckley Properties LLC, is a three-story multi-family residential structure built in 1907 in the Buena Vista Park neighborhood. The property has undergone significant renovations and faced multiple regulatory challenges over recent years, with the most notable being a series of unauthorized unit renovations in 2021 affecting units 1, 3, 5, 8, 9, and 10, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, new electrical work, and laundry closet additions. These renovations led to several active violations related to building permits and electrical work.

The building's fire safety systems have received ongoing attention, with the most recent work being a fire alarm upgrade completed in September 2024 costing $45,300 to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements. Fire safety inspections have revealed periodic issues, though most have been promptly corrected, including recent complaints in 2023-2024 relating to alarm systems and extinguishers. The property has a documented history of infrastructure improvements and maintenance work, including a significant building stabilization project in 2011 involving perimeter wall bolting and underfloor bracing, as well as window replacements and dry rot repairs in the late 1990s.

Recent plumbing and electrical permit renewals were issued in October 2024, suggesting ongoing maintenance of building systems. The building has experienced some minor maintenance issues in common areas as evidenced by 311 calls, mostly relating to graffiti and sidewalk cleaning, though these have been regularly addressed by the relevant city departments. While the building has faced various code compliance challenges, particularly regarding unauthorized renovations, it has generally responded to regulatory requirements and completed necessary corrections, as evidenced by multiple building permits and completed fire safety upgrades.