4018-4022 19th St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The property at 4018-4022 19th Street is a three-story, seven-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1906, currently owned by Holmes Last Chance LLC. The building has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple regulatory challenges over recent years. Most notably, there has been an ongoing effort since 2016 to legally establish a seventh dwelling unit that reportedly existed for over 50 years.

In 2017-2019, the building faced multiple code violations that required extensive work to rectify, including HVAC system updates in Unit #2 (furnace replacement) and multiple units requiring electrical and plumbing compliance work. A new pedestrian and vehicle access gate was installed in 2020 at a cost of $21,000, which drew initial concerns from neighbors about emergency access but was subsequently inspected and approved. The building has a history of various maintenance and compliance issues, including multiple instances of unpermitted work that required remediation, such as unauthorized furnace installations (2017-2019) and a dwelling unit addition without proper permits.

Several units have undergone significant improvements, including Unit #2's reinforcement of beams, closet additions, and kitchen/bathroom remodeling in 2018. A 2016 routine inspection revealed several safety concerns, particularly regarding fire safety equipment, which were subsequently addressed. The property has experienced typical urban challenges such as graffiti and waste management issues, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls, though these are generally routine municipal matters rather than building-specific concerns. The most recent significant building improvement was the 2020 gate installation, and the property currently awaits resolution of the ongoing discussions regarding the legalization of the seventh unit.