72-74 Caselli Ave, San Francisco, CA 94114

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 72-74 Caselli Avenue, constructed in 1893, has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple compliance challenges in recent years. Most notably, there have been ongoing heating system issues, with complaints about inadequate heat filed in 2022 and 2024, despite the installation of new furnaces and heating systems between 2015-2023. The building's safety systems were substantially upgraded in 2015-2020, including a complete fire sprinkler system installation (costing over $15,000) and various electrical improvements.

Major renovation works have been documented, including sound insulation installation in 2021, and siding replacement at the rear of the building in 2020. Several code compliance issues have emerged over the years. In 2009, violations were documented regarding unauthorized unit modifications, including concerns about improper fire protection, egress, and unpermitted electrical/plumbing work, indicating the building's classification as a two-unit structure was being violated. More recent complaints have included reports of work being performed without permits in 2023, including alleged unsafe electrical and gas line work.

There have also been multiple complaints about construction work hours in 2015, indicating possible noise violations. Infrastructure issues have periodically affected the property, including sewer problems in 2017 and 2021, though these appear to have been resolved. The building has a documented history of code compliance interactions, with the most recent violations generally being abated or resolved, though some issues, particularly related to heating systems, seem to recur. Recent maintenance work has included electrical updates, including new laundry lines in 2023, and a recent furnace replacement in May 2023.