57-61 Kissling St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 57-61 Kissling Street in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood is a three-story flats and duplex structure built in 1906, currently owned by Elbert & Lorna Hill Fmly Re. The building has undergone several significant modifications since 1990, including a horizontal addition and conversion of rear hall storage to a bathroom with furnace relocation. More recently, in 2005, renovations were performed including repairs to a claw foot tub and kitchen gas line modifications.

The building has experienced multiple fire code violations in recent years, with the most recent citation in October 2023 related to illumination, exit signage, sprinkler obstructions, fire extinguisher inspections, and other fire safety requirements, though records show these violations were subsequently abated. Historical records indicate various safety concerns and code violations over the years, including a 2005 complaint regarding steep stairs posing a risk to disabled individuals, and multiple fire safety issues between 2000 and 2023. The property underwent a routine health and safety inspection in 2011 that identified several violations, including the need for handrails and address identification, which were subsequently resolved.

A tenant buyout occurred in 2016 at 59 Kissling Street for $27,500 involving one tenant. Recent 311 calls (October 2024) show ongoing issues with street cleaning needs in the vicinity, though these are external to the building itself. The building's fire alarm system has a history of malfunctions, though no actual fire incidents with civilian injuries have been recorded.