54-56 Henry St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The property at 54-56 Henry Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Duboce Triangle neighborhood. Built in 1904 and owned by Eric S. Leimbach and Asha Rao, this flats/duplex building has experienced several significant maintenance and infrastructure issues in recent years.

Most notably, in April 2023, the building faced serious resident complaints regarding rodent infestation, electrical power malfunction, and lack of hot water, with one unit reporting complete power failure in multiple rooms and persistent insect problems over four months. These issues were officially documented and required multiple Notices of Violation before being abated in June 2023. The building's maintenance history shows recurring issues with water management and infrastructure, including two roof replacements (2004 and 1988) and multiple plumbing concerns. A significant plumbing incident occurred in late 2012, when complaints were filed regarding an improperly connected downspout, drainage issues in the light well, and garage drain problems, which were eventually resolved but not without causing some temporary flooding concerns.

While some plumbing systems have been updated, such as the water heater replacement in 2013 and gas meter relocation in 2008, maintenance records indicate that basic infrastructure systems have required considerable attention over the years. The building's exterior area has generated numerous parking enforcement calls between 2019 and 2023, suggesting ongoing issues with vehicle management in the vicinity, though these are not directly related to building conditions. The property's historical maintenance records, including repairs and upgrades, show periodic attention to roofing (2004 reroofing costing nearly $19,000), gas systems, and plumbing infrastructure. While some improvements have been made over the years, the recent cluster of violations and building complaints in 2023 suggests that there may be ongoing challenges with maintaining basic building systems and infrastructure.