89 Roosevelt Way, San Francisco, CA 94114

The property at 89 Roosevelt Way in Corona Heights is a 2-story, 3-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1968, currently owned by William C Hemenger. The building has experienced several significant challenges related to unit legalization and safety compliance over the past decades. Most recently, in 2024, there have been recurring complaints about water intrusion and potential illegal unit status in Unit #2, with similar issues reported in late 2023 regarding electrical concerns and unauthorized dwelling features.

A notable cluster of building violations was documented in July 2017, addressing multiple safety and compliance issues including the need for smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms, fire extinguishers, and proper garbage bin placement, though these were resolved by October 2017 through various permits and work totaling approximately $3,000. Previous improvement attempts included a proposed mezzanine addition with roof decks and sprinklers in 2016, though this permit was ultimately cancelled. The building's maintenance history shows attention to basic upkeep, with reroofing work completed in 1994 and 2001, and repairs for dry rot in 1992-1993.

The property has faced ongoing scrutiny regarding unauthorized units, with multiple investigations between 2015-2017 attempting to verify additional living spaces. Planning records show attempts to legalize an unauthorized unit as recently as 2018, and there have been historical issues with short-term rentals from a possibly unpermitted unit space that was addressed in 2017. A pre-2000 inspection history indicates regular oversight from Housing Inspection Services, though the nature of these inspections was not specified in the available records.