5501-5503 California St, San Francisco, CA 94121

The property at 5501-5503 California Street is a mixed-use building in the Central Richmond neighborhood, containing 3 residential units above ground-floor commercial spaces, owned by 5501 California St LLC. Built in 1910, this one-story building has undergone several maintenance and improvement projects over the years, with the most recent being a filed permit in September 2024 to comply with the ABE program. In 2022, significant exterior maintenance was performed with the replacement of exterior siding on the front wall facing 17th Avenue, costing $9,500.

The building's storefront area has seen multiple improvements, particularly during 2008-2009, including the connection of two existing storefronts, installation of new exterior trim and awnings, and associated plumbing modifications for commercial equipment totaling approximately $8,000. Recent activity around the property has primarily consisted of permit filings and maintenance issues, with no major structural changes or violations reported in recent years. The building's history includes a notable issue in 2012 regarding unauthorized use of the rear yard and fence height concerns, though this was subsequently addressed and abated.

The property has maintained active commercial uses, including a limited restaurant and take-out establishment, with various improvements made to comply with current standards. Recent 311 calls around the property (2024) have primarily involved parking-related issues and minor municipal matters, though these do not directly reflect on the building's condition or management. Two attempts to modify the rear yard area (one approved, one disapproved) indicate previous interest in expanding the building's footprint or modifying its site layout, though these proposals were not ultimately completed.