217 Cornwall St, San Francisco, CA 94118

The property at 217 Cornwall Street in San Francisco's Inner Richmond district is a 2-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1902, currently owned by the James Lem Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past 25 years, with the most substantial work occurring between 1997-2004 when multiple permits were obtained for a horizontal addition and associated structural modifications, including raising the parapet wall and roof at the rear.

In 2013, comprehensive updates were made to the building's systems, including a complete plumbing repiping of potable water lines, replacement of drain and waste systems, electrical upgrades including bathroom and garage work, and furnace replacement. Prior to this, in 2011, the property received a new roof valued at $10,000, and between 2005-2007, major electrical work was performed, including the installation of a new 200-amp service and complete rewiring of the house. The building experienced one notable compliance issue in 2001 regarding expired permits for the horizontal addition, which was subsequently resolved by October 2001.

Recent records from 2019 to 2024 show multiple parking-related incidents near the property, with several citations issued for blocked driveways and sidewalk parking. Other maintenance issues have been addressed through 311 calls, including graffiti removal (in 2015 and 2020), general cleaning, and a sidewalk defect repair in 2012 where approximately 80 square feet of damaged sidewalk was identified and subsequently repaired. The building's permit history demonstrates regular maintenance and upgrading of essential systems, with all recent permits showing completed status.