1821 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116

The three-story mixed-use building at 1821 Taraval Street, constructed in 1945, currently features three residential units above a ground-floor retail space. The property has recently experienced significant distress, with an active fire damage incident reported in August 2024 that affected the ground-floor hardware store and caused water/smoke damage to the residential units above.

The fire incident led to the displacement of tenants, with PG&E shutting off utilities and establishing limited occupancy restrictions. Windows on the front of the building were reported broken, and the property is currently subject to monthly monitoring fees under violation SFBC 102. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including a significant reroofing project in 2007 costing $31,450, and an underground electrical conversion completed in 2005.

Earlier records from the 1980s-1990s indicate various modification attempts, including a horizontal extension and storage area addition, though these permits ultimately expired. More recently, between July and October 2024, there has been an unusual pattern of graffiti incidents reported in and around the property, primarily affecting public infrastructure such as parking meters and signal boxes, though some instances involved the building's commercial portion. The property is home to the Great Wall Hardware store, which is listed on the Legacy Business Registry under the name Chow, Albert fGreat Wall Hardware.