17-19 Ford St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The two-unit residential building at 17-19 Ford Street, owned by Soda Rock Partners Llc, is a 1924 two-story structure located in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood. The property has undergone significant renovations and faced substantial challenges over the past decade. Most recently, in July 2024, major improvements were initiated including kitchen remodeling in unit 19, installation of new bathroom sinks in both units, rewiring work, and associated plumbing updates with permits valued at $60,000.

Between 2016-2017, the building underwent substantial structural work involving foundation reconstruction and reinforcement, including the installation of new steel beams and columns, concrete retaining walls, and significant earth excavation, with costs totaling over $68,000. The property has a history of substantial maintenance and modernization work including window retrofitting (2011), kitchen renovations (2010), and multiple plumbing and electrical upgrades between 2009-2017. However, the building experienced serious issues in 2018-2019, with multiple complaints regarding unauthorized construction and potential illegal unit conversion in the garage.

These complaints, which included concerns about safety and building code violations, were documented through several 311 calls and were investigated by various city departments. While these complaints are now listed as 'Not Active', they indicate a period of significant regulatory scrutiny and resident concern. The building's recent activity pattern suggests ongoing maintenance and improvement, with the most current permits focusing on modernization and compliance work. The property has experienced periodic issues with parking enforcement in the surrounding area, as documented through multiple 311 calls, though these are routine urban maintenance matters rather than building-specific concerns.