740-744 Lake St, San Francisco, CA 94118

The three-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 740-744 Lake Street, owned by Norbert F & Heidy Lee, was constructed in 1904 and is classified as an apartment building. The property has experienced several notable issues in recent years, with the most significant currently active complaint filed in July 2024 alleging unauthorized construction work, including exposed wiring and electrical work being performed without permits. This follows a pattern of permit-related concerns, including a March 2017 complaint about unpermitted construction work involving a sliding glass door replacement.

The building underwent routine housing inspections in 2003, 2008, and 1995, with the 2008 inspection revealing multiple violations including the need for handrails and gas meter safety instructions, though these were abated by May 2008. A plumbing permit from 2009 related to sewer and house trap work is recorded as expired. The building's maintenance history shows some interior issues, including a 2015 complaint about mold and rust in the bathroom.

More recent concerns have included a 2020 complaint about rodent or insect infestation (though determined not to be a response priority) and an ongoing June 2024 sidewalk defect issue reported through 311. The property has generated multiple 311 calls regarding general building issues, though most recent calls from 2022-2024 have primarily concerned external matters such as park maintenance and street cleaning. While the building has undergone periodic inspections and maintained a basic level of compliance, the pattern of recent complaints regarding unpermitted work and maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with property upkeep and regulatory compliance.