261-265 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The four-story multi-family residential building at 261-265 Dolores Street in Mission Dolores, built in 1910, originally contained 6 units but underwent significant modifications around 2015-2016. The property, currently owned by John E. Wai 1981 Living Trust, underwent substantial improvements between 2011-2014, including the installation of three new furnaces, water heaters, and extensive electrical system upgrades with multiple new circuits and appliances.

A major controversy arose in 2016 when multiple complaints were filed regarding unauthorized modifications to the building, particularly concerning parking space conversions and concrete driveway installations in the backyard, which were allegedly not in compliance with approved permits. These modifications reportedly created safety concerns for a nearby childcare facility. The building's fire safety systems were also a focus, with violations noted for alarm systems and extinguishers in mid-2015, and a historical issue with an unpermitted detached structure in the rear yard from 2007 that was finally abated in 2014. The property has seen various permit renewals and final inspections in recent years, most notably in December 2024 when multiple permits were renewed for final inspection.

Recent building permits include work related to fire alarm systems in 2021 and revisions to parking and landscaping in 2017. The building underwent a substantial bedroom reconfiguration in 2015, changing bedroom counts across multiple floors and modifying windows for egress compliance. The plumbing and electrical systems were comprehensively upgraded between 2011-2014, including the installation of new kitchens, bathrooms, and a complete fire sprinkler system. While the building's infrastructure appears to have been significantly improved over the past decade, the property has experienced recurring issues with permit compliance and unauthorized modifications, particularly regarding parking facilities and rear yard improvements.