20-26 Dorland St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The two-story multi-family residential building at 20-26 Dorland Street in Mission Dolores, owned by Kerwin P. Yuen and Pauline Lee, has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple maintenance challenges since its construction in 1913. Most recently, in September 2024, permits were filed to replace floor joists and cantilever beams between units 20 and 22, suggesting ongoing structural maintenance (status: filed).

In 2023, major upgrades were completed including kitchen and bathroom renovations (tile upgrades, countertop replacement, pipe replacement) with a cost of $28,600, representing one of the more substantial recent improvements to the property (completed). However, the building has experienced several concerning maintenance issues over the past decades, including a troubling pattern of plumbing and water-related problems. A 2019 complaint noted water damage under the kitchen sink, while multiple complaints in 2016 reported no hot water issues. The building's maintenance history shows attention to basic upkeep, with records of roof replacements in 1989 and 2007 (both completed), and repairs to address dry rot on the deck in 2011 (completed).

A cluster of violations from 2001 and 2016 indicates periods of required improvements, including fire safety enhancements and security upgrades, though all these violations were subsequently abated. The property has faced several tenant complaints regarding habitability issues, particularly in 2016, when residents reported problems with water heating, flooring (possible asbestos concerns), and paint condition (possible lead concerns). More recent tenant concerns in 2020 involved unpermitted construction activity and associated noise disturbances. While many of these historical violations and complaints have been resolved, the building's recent structural maintenance work (pending as of September 2024) suggests ongoing attention to building integrity.