1876 15th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The three-story, seven-unit multi-family residential building at 1876 15th Street in Mission Dolores, built in 1875 and owned by Hollis R. & Margaret Huffman, has undergone several significant renovations and faced various compliance issues over the past several decades. Most notably, between late 2021 and early 2023, the building underwent substantial electrical upgrades, including the installation of new 60-amp subpanels in multiple apartments and a new 225-amp main system.

In 2022-2023, several building violations were addressed, including compliance with fire protection requirements and the installation of rain gutters. There are ongoing concerns about a possible hoarding situation reported in June 2024, described as a fire hazard with issues of insect/rodent presence and damaged walls, which was still active as of September 2024. The building's history includes historical preservation violations from 2001 when aluminum windows were installed on this designated historic landmark without proper permits, followed by subsequent legal and compliance actions.

Recent maintenance and improvement work includes plumbing updates in 2022 (kitchen sink P-trap replacement, flue pipe work), electrical upgrades in multiple units (2021), and a voluntary new system installation to meet current fire code requirements (2023). The property has experienced recurring issues with debris and waste management, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls throughout 2024 regarding garbage and debris on and around the property. Historical maintenance records show various improvements, including front stair repairs in 1989, sidewalk work in 2005, and window retrofitting in 2002. The building has also faced several building code compliance issues over the years, including a notable incident in 2017 regarding exterior peeling paint, though many of these historical violations have been marked as "Not Active" or "Abated" through subsequent corrective actions.