13-17 Belcher St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The two-story, five-unit apartment building at 13-17 Belcher Street in the Duboce Triangle neighborhood was constructed in 1900 and has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years. Most recently, in May 2023, approximately 135 feet of sewer lateral was replaced from the back of the property to the curb, representing a significant infrastructure upgrade.

The building has seen consistent attention to its structural elements, including a front staircase repair in 2009 ($7,000) and earlier stair repairs and replacements in 2001. Other major maintenance work includes reroofing projects in both 1990 and 2005 ($9,000 each), window replacements in 2003, and chimney repairs. The property underwent a significant period of violations in December 2000, when multiple issues were documented including concerns about lead paint hazards, stair and handrail conditions, window maintenance, fire safety equipment, and interior surfaces.

These violations were addressed and officially abated by April 2002, with subsequent routine housing inspections in 2010 and 2014 showing improved conditions. While there have been occasional maintenance issues documented through 311 calls, including sewage backup (2021), and various cleaning concerns, these have generally been resolved promptly. The building's most recent plumbing work (2023) and lack of active violations suggest that major outstanding maintenance issues have been addressed, though typical urban environmental challenges such as graffiti and waste management have been documented in the surrounding area through 311 reports.