76-78 Sycamore St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 76-78 Sycamore Street in the Inner Mission, owned by Thomas J. and Eve H. Cervantez, was constructed in 1926 and is classified as a Flats & Duplex structure.

The building has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over its history, with the most recent plumbing work completed in 2016 involving the replacement of a house trap. A notable series of violations occurred in 2000, when issues with the back stairs prompted multiple citations, followed by a 2003 violation regarding combustible storage and fire extinguisher maintenance. In 2007, the building underwent fire safety improvements, including the installation of fire-rated sheetrock to address violations. The property has been subject to routine inspections, with specific concerns noted in 2006 about unpermitted modifications, including unauthorized kitchen and bathroom installations.

Recent activity at the property has primarily consisted of external maintenance issues, with numerous 311 calls in 2024 (approximately 9 calls between July and October 2024) related to garbage, debris, and street cleaning matters. These calls typically reported loose garbage, yard waste, and various debris types on the property or adjacent sidewalks, though most were resolved promptly. The building's documented history suggests a pattern of maintenance and compliance challenges in the early 2000s, particularly regarding fire safety and structural elements, though many of these issues have been addressed through permits and inspections. The property remains under the same ownership for decades and has maintained its original three-unit configuration.