39-43 Pearl St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 39-43 Pearl Street, located in the Mission Dolores neighborhood, was constructed in 1906 and is currently owned by Brit Hahn. The building has experienced several significant issues over its history, with the most recent notable event being a collapsed sidewalk reported in December 2024.

The property's maintenance history shows recurring structural concerns, particularly regarding balconies and stairs, as evidenced by a 1998 complaint about unsafe conditions and subsequent repairs. A series of violations in 2004 highlighted multiple safety concerns that were addressed, including security upgrades (such as reinforcing entry door glazing and installing a 135-degree viewer), fire safety improvements (including fire extinguisher tagging and smoke detector installation), and the repair of dry rot on back landing posts. The building has a documented history of heating issues, with multiple complaints in 1994-1995 about inadequate heat, and there was a brief period in 1998 when an illegal basement unit was reported.

More recent years show regular 311 calls related to street and sidewalk maintenance, with several reports of human or animal waste (2018-2024) and occasional garbage issues, though these pertain to public space rather than the building itself. The property underwent routine safety inspections in 2004 and 2009, with the 2004 inspection revealing multiple security and safety violations that were subsequently corrected. While the building's major violations have been resolved, the recent sidewalk collapse in 2024 suggests ongoing infrastructure maintenance challenges in the vicinity, though this particular issue is external to the building structure.