123-127 Collingwood St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The property at 123-127 Collingwood Street is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Lavender Youth Recreation &. The building has undergone significant transformations over the past few years, with the most substantial being the construction of a new one-story annex building at the rear, approved in 2021 for $225,000, intended as a youth center. Recent improvements include comprehensive fire safety upgrades with the installation of a new fire protection system (2023), underground fire water piping (2023), and sprinkler monitoring systems (2024), totaling over $50,000 in fire safety improvements.

The building's infrastructure has also seen significant upgrades, including HVAC replacement and electrical system improvements (2024), plumbing modifications including the addition of tankless water heaters (2023), and various interior modifications to improve accessibility and functionality. The property has a history of compliance issues, particularly between 2008-2011, when there were violations related to an unapproved change of use from a multi-unit dwelling to a community center, leading to abatement proceedings. However, these violations were ultimately resolved.

Recent maintenance and service issues have been relatively minimal, with the most significant recent concern being a fire code violation issued in July 2024. The building's location has experienced some external maintenance challenges as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2023-2024 regarding graffiti, garbage, and debris on the property exterior, though these issues have typically been promptly addressed. The property underwent substantial renovation and repurposing work through various permits, demonstrating significant investment in both safety systems and adapted use as a community facility for LGBTQ+ youth services.