51-61 Sycamore St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The three-story multi-family residential building at 51-61 Sycamore Street in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood, built in 1907 and currently owned by Our Homa LLC, contains six apartment units and is undergoing significant modifications. Recent major improvements include the completed conversion of ground floor space into three accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in 2021-2023, seismic improvements under the soft-story program, and a bathroom remodel completed in 2021. The building has experienced several notable issues and violations, most recently a complaint in 2019 regarding damaged siding which remains active as of October 2023.

The property has faced multiple compliance challenges with earthquake safety requirements, though these issues appear to have been resolved with the completion of Tier 4 soft-story work. Historical violations include fire safety concerns in 2006 (now closed) and various maintenance issues between 2002-2019. Recent construction-related complaints in May 2023 suggested unauthorized work affecting other units, though this issue was marked as not active shortly thereafter. The property has maintained compliance with various building codes over the years, though there have been periodic issues requiring attention, particularly regarding fire safety systems and general building maintenance.

The surrounding area has experienced ongoing challenges with street cleanliness, as evidenced by numerous 311 calls for garbage and debris between October 2024 and January 2025, though these are not directly related to the building's management or condition. The building's fire safety systems have required attention in the past, with violations noted in 2006 regarding system certification and maintenance, though these issues are now closed. Two carbon monoxide detector activations were reported in the past, with no actual CO detected in either incident. The property's current status indicates completed major safety improvements and modifications, though historical records show a pattern of periodic maintenance and compliance challenges that have generally been addressed through proper channels.