6 Ford St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The three-unit, two-story apartment building at 6 Ford St in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood was constructed in 1900 and has undergone several significant improvements over the years. Most recently, in August 2023, the building received a water heater replacement, demonstrating ongoing maintenance of essential systems.

The most substantial renovation occurred in 2007-2008, involving a comprehensive first-floor remodel including a new kitchen and reconfigured stairs, second-floor remodeling, and the installation of modern amenities such as radiant in-floor heating, solar thermal collectors, and new windows. This period also saw the replacement of an old brick retaining wall with a reinforced concrete structure, improving structural stability.

The building's history includes one notable cluster of violations in July 2004, when multiple issues were identified including problems with window sashes, plumbing fixtures, egress obstructions, and heating systems across all units, though these violations were promptly abated by August 28, 2004. Subsequent improvements between 2005-2008 included electrical system upgrades with partial rewiring of units, installation of modern appliances, and the addition of roof-mounted solar PV modules. The building has maintained relative stability since 2008, with only routine inspections, one "no entry" complaint in 2011, and minimal recent issues, though there is currently an open sidewalk defect case from 2020 and a resolved sewage backup incident from 2012 that suggest some infrastructure challenges in the immediate vicinity.