57 Hartford St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The Hartford Street Zen Center, located at 57 Hartford St in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood, is a three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1901. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, with the most recent major work occurring in 2011 when a brick chimney was removed from the roof and the furnace vent pipe relocated, following a complaint in August 2011 about an unstable chimney that required immediate attention and building permit correction. Earlier renovations included floor repairs, mudsill replacement, and furnace replacement in 2000, rear deck repairs almost simultaneously, and a complete reroofing project in 1999.

A notable historical event was the legalization of previously unauthorized construction in 1997, which included the installation of an exterior stair and removal of a kitchen. The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to infrastructure needs, though some issues have emerged over time. In 2018, there was a sewer vent backup incident that was resolved through San Francisco Public Utilities Commission intervention, and there have been multiple reports of sidewalk cleaning requirements.

One significant safety-related issue was a collapsed sidewalk reported in 2010, which was documented and addressed by city inspectors. The property has experienced recurring issues with street cleaning, with multiple reports of loose garbage between 2010 and 2020, and one report of medical waste in 2020 that was resolved by Department of Public Works. While the building has experienced various maintenance challenges typical of an older structure, records indicate prompt attention to major safety and structural concerns when they arise.