810-812 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116

The three-story multi-family residential building at 810-812 Taraval St, located in San Francisco's Inner Parkside neighborhood, was constructed in 1923 and currently contains two units. The property has undergone several significant modifications over its history, including horizontal and vertical additions in 1987, followed by a vertical addition later that same year. A ground floor commercial space was added in 1988, with fire sprinkler installation. More recent improvements include interior alterations to ground floor offices in 2004, which included electrical upgrades comprising new switches, receptacles, and wall heaters.

The building has experienced several notable issues that required intervention, including a serious heat-related complaint in 1995 where inadequate heating and electrical issues were reported, and a 2011 complaint regarding unauthorized unit additions and drainage concerns. A 2003 complaint about unauthorized conversion to hotel use was resolved within five months. The property has maintained basic safety systems, with three recorded smoke detector activations requiring service calls, though none resulted in fires or civilian injuries. Recent activity around the property from 2022 to 2025 has been primarily related to street-level issues, including multiple encampment responses, graffiti removal, and general street cleaning.

There was a documented variance request related to off-street parking and a proposed commercial store installation, though this was ultimately disapproved. The building's documented history shows a pattern of unauthorized modifications and unit conversions, though most recent permits and modifications appear to be properly authorized. The property has retained its original use as a multi-family residential building, despite historic complaints regarding unauthorized hotel conversion. Recent maintenance and safety systems, including fire sprinklers and smoke detectors, suggest basic compliance with modern safety standards, though the history of heating and electrical issues in the 1990s raises some concerns about infrastructure reliability.