210-212 Lake St, San Francisco, CA 94118

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 210-212 Lake Street, built in 1900 and currently owned by Donald A. Kennedy, has experienced several significant events in recent years that warrant attention. Most notably, the property faced multiple Vacant or Abandoned Building Ordinance violations between 2020 and 2022, with cases filed in August 2020, March 2021, and September 2022, all of which were subsequently abated.

During March 2021, there were concerning reports filed about the building's condition, including claims of insect/rodent problems, damaged walls, a dilapidated structure, and security concerns involving a squatter, though these complaints were also marked as not active. The building underwent a substantial kitchen remodeling project in 2018, including electrical and plumbing upgrades with a cost of approximately $26,500, and more recently, there is a filed permit from November 2024 for bathroom plumbing fixture and window replacements valued at $17,800. The property has a documented history of maintenance and safety issues, including a reported mold problem in 2012 linked to leaky plumbing, which was addressed within a month.

All electrical service was upgraded to 225 amps with two meters in 2009, and several renovation projects have been proposed over the years, including a garage addition and bathroom expansions. While some permits were issued and completed, others, such as a significant garage and bathroom addition project proposed in 2015, were ultimately cancelled. Recent activity at the property has primarily consisted of routine maintenance and repair work, with the most recent plumbing and window upgrades filed in November 2024, though multiple 311 calls related to illegal parking and debris have been recorded in 2024, suggesting ongoing neighborhood concerns about the property's external maintenance.