51-55 Mccoppin St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The 6-unit, 3-story apartment building at 51-55 McCoppin Street, owned by Michael Knysh, has undergone significant recent renovations and faced several substantial challenges. Built in 1908, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017, achieving Tier 3 compliance. In 2022, the property experienced significant distress including fire and water damage affecting multiple units, leading to repairs of flooring, insulation, sheetrock, and exterior siding.

These events triggered multiple housing violations primarily related to building safety and maintenance, though all were officially abated by May 2023. More recent improvements include kitchen cabinet replacement and interior updates to Unit 55 (completed December 2023), and significant exterior work in 2023 involving window replacements and siding upgrades on both east and west sides of the building, along with plumbing improvements including new cast-iron piping installation. The building's maintenance history shows attention to infrastructure upgrades, with electrical service improvements in 2022 (upgraded to 200 amps) and heating system enhancements including installation of new wall heaters and water heaters.

However, recent fire safety inspections in January 2024 resulted in violations related to alarm systems and sprinkler maintenance, though previous fire safety concerns from 2020-2023 such as issues with extinguishers and alarm systems were typically resolved promptly. The building has faced ongoing maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding sidewalk cleanliness and debris removal, though these are external to the building's condition. Notably, there have been recurring issues with leaks, heating systems, and various building systems since 2022, suggesting ongoing maintenance needs, though many recent violations and complaints have been resolved through subsequent repairs and improvements.