74-84 Spencer St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The 6-unit, 2-story apartment building at 74-84 Spencer Street in Mission Dolores, built in 1904 and currently owned by Tse Living Trust, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past three decades, with the most concerning cluster of violations occurring in early 2017. During that period, the building had multiple Housing Inspection Services complaints regarding mold, plumbing problems, window issues, and safety concerns, including missing smoke detectors and lead paint hazards, all of which were officially abated by July 18, 2017.

More recent history shows recurring problems with common areas, as evidenced by three separate complaints in 2023 and a sleeping area violation issued in October 2023. The building underwent major maintenance work in 2019 with a $10,000 reroofing project, and previous improvements in 2017 included window replacements and various interior repairs totaling $4,000.

Fire safety issues have been recurring, with violations recorded in 2023 (sleeping area requirements), 2020 (fire alarm systems), and 2015 (sprinkler/standpipe systems), though most were promptly addressed or found to have no merit. Historical complaints from the late 1990s through early 2000s indicate ongoing concerns with building maintenance, security, and basic systems like plumbing and electrical. The property has shown some recent activity in 2024 with multiple 311 calls regarding recycling collection noise and parking violations near the property, though these are not direct reflections of building conditions.