556-558 Roosevelt Way, San Francisco, CA 94114

The two-unit residential building at 556-558 Roosevelt Way, owned by Michael Stern, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900 in the Buena Vista Park neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past decade, with the most recent work being an electrical panel upgrade in September 2024, including a new 100-200 amp main panel and subpanel installation for an attached office. In 2018, substantial exterior improvements were completed, including the replacement of guardrails and reinforced concrete entry stairs costing $8,000.

The building has faced various infrastructure challenges over the years, particularly in 2017 when multiple reports of loose manhole covers were documented, along with a sidewalk defect, though these issues were promptly addressed by city services. Other notable improvements include comprehensive dry rot repairs in 2011-2012 affecting siding, trim, windows, stairs, and deck, as well as plumbing work involving a sewer housetrap installation in 2015. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues that have required attention, including multiple reports of street defects and abandoned vehicles in the vicinity between 2016-2023.

Recent 311 calls have primarily concerned exterior issues such as graffiti (September 2024) and waste management concerns (February 2023). The building's maintenance history suggests regular upkeep by the ownership, with most permits being properly completed or issued, though one temporary shoring permit from 2015 was cancelled. The property's location appears to have experienced typical urban maintenance challenges, particularly related to street infrastructure, with several reports regarding manhole covers and pavement defects in 2016-2017, all of which were resolved by city services.