684-688 Guerrero St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The property at 684-688 Guerrero Street is a 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1908, currently owned by Michael James Spaulding. The building has undergone significant improvements over recent years, including a completed soft-story retrofit in 2021 (with a CFC issued) that addressed seismic safety concerns, and substantial renovations to multiple units. Most notably, Unit 688 is currently undergoing extensive remodeling in 2024, including a kitchen remodel, addition of a second bathroom, window replacements, and electrical rewiring, with permits totaling over $240,000.

Similar improvements have been made to Unit 2 (2nd floor) in 2022, including kitchen and laundry room renovations. The building's maintenance record shows proactive upkeep, with ongoing work including re-roofing (2024) and structural improvements to a rear stair footing. However, there are several concerning issues that require attention. There is an active complaint from 2019 (case #201979951) with multiple violations including fire safety concerns, egress obstruction, missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and issues with exterior door self-closing devices, railings, fire escape maintenance, and sanitation.

These violations, while filed in 2019, appear to remain unresolved. Additionally, there have been multiple recent complaints (2023-2024) regarding unauthorized construction work and potential permit violations. A recent complaint from October 2024 alleges improper installation of patio lights affecting a neighboring property. The building has received multiple service requests for public space maintenance near the property, including reports of waste and debris on adjacent streets and sidewalks throughout 2023-2024, though these external issues are being addressed promptly by city services.