198 Hancock St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The two-unit residential building at 198 Hancock Street, owned by Jenny Li Hua Yang, is a two-story flats/duplex structure built in 1931 in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant renovations over the years, including a complete bathroom renovation on the second floor in late 2019, reroofing work, and comprehensive interior improvements in 2018 that included ceiling upgrades, door installations, and garage modifications. Notable improvements also included the conversion of a laundry room into bathrooms for both units in 2009, complete with associated electrical and plumbing work.

The building underwent a physical inspection in 2018 which required compliance work valued at $15,000. The property has experienced some maintenance issues, as evidenced by a cancelled permit for stair repairs in 2014, though there have been no recent building-specific complaints regarding structural or safety concerns. Of particular note is the history of unauthorized short-term rentals associated with the property; violations were recorded in 2017 and subsequently addressed through a Notice of Violation, with the owner paying penalties and cancelling future bookings.

The building's recent history (2023-2024) has seen multiple 311 calls primarily related to sidewalk blockages, encampments, and debris issues in the vicinity, though these are external to the building itself. Three instances of garbage and debris complaints were recorded in late 2024, and two sidewalk blockage issues involving unlicensed scooters were reported and resolved. The property has also undergone a condo conversion process, with records noting an "E-Condo for 2 Units" approval. While the building has received numerous permits for various improvements over the years, the most recent significant work was completed in late 2019, and there have been no recent building code violations or safety concerns reported.