1649 15th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1649 15th Street in San Francisco's Inner Mission, owned by Hunter Todd, was constructed in 1908 and contains 4 units. The property has undergone significant maintenance and repair work over the past two decades, with several notable violations and complaints addressed between 2003 and 2018. In recent years, the building received attention for various compliance issues, including fire safety concerns, electrical systems, and plumbing updates.

A comprehensive exterior renovation was completed in 2020 involving the replacement of wood siding at a cost of $28,000. The building faced multiple health and safety inspections and violations in 2007-2016, particularly relating to building codes, security requirements, and fire safety. Significant improvement work was carried out following these violations, including handrail installations, window replacements, bathroom renovations, and electrical system corrections. Historical complaints reveal various maintenance issues between 2003 and 2009, including problems with heat, lighting, door systems, and plumbing.

More recent maintenance activity includes proper installation of smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in 2016, and the repair or replacement of the hot water heater to code. The property has faced recent challenges with external conditions, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2023-2024 regarding sidewalk cleaning and urban maintenance issues, though these are not direct reflections on the building's internal conditions. The most recent building improvements and corrections suggest ongoing attention to maintenance requirements, with particular focus on addressing historical violations through completed permits and work. The building's history shows a pattern of responding to violations and complaints through subsequent repairs and system upgrades, particularly between 2007 and 2018 when several citations were systematically addressed through appropriate permits and completed work.