132-142 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114

Located in the Duboce Triangle neighborhood, 132-142 Church Street is a 3-story multi-family residential building with 6 units, built in 1900 and owned by St Francis Lutheran Church. The property has undergone significant recent renovations, with multiple major improvements completed between 2024-2025, including unit remodels, chimney removals, kitchen and bathroom renovations, and electrical upgrades totaling over $270,000. These improvements encompass comprehensive updates to multiple units, including kitchen relocations, bathroom remodels, laundry closet additions, and electrical rewiring, with the most recent work completed in September 2024 involving new plumbing fixtures, electrical systems, and HVAC equipment.

The building's maintenance history reveals a pattern of proactive upkeep, including the emergency replacement of the fire alarm system in 2020, and earlier installation of a new fire alarm system in 2002. While there were several building violations documented in 2006 related to various issues including interior surfaces, fire safety, and sanitation concerns, these were all abated by 2010. The property has experienced three cooking-related fire incidents, though none resulted in civilian injuries. Recent maintenance issues primarily involve exterior concerns, with multiple 311 calls in late 2024/early 2025 regarding garbage debris, abandoned furniture, and a damaged tree, though these are more indicative of neighborhood conditions rather than building-specific problems.

The property has retained its multi-family classification throughout its history, with recent permits focusing primarily on unit-specific improvements rather than building-wide systems. In addition to residential units, the building also accommodates retail space, with planning records indicating past approvals for fast-food/take-out establishments and restaurant uses on the ground floor. Recent construction activity has been substantial, with simultaneous permit activity suggesting coordinated improvements across multiple units, particularly focusing on modernizing unit interiors and improving building systems while maintaining the original character of the historic structure. The building's location and mixed-use designation continue to support both residential and commercial uses, consistent with its historical development pattern.