519-523 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 519-523 Dolores Street, owned by the Howarth Slaker Family Trust, was built in 1904 and has undergone substantial renovations and improvements over the past two decades. The most significant recent work occurred in 2013, when major updates were completed in units 521 and 523 including new kitchens, washer/dryer installations, bathroom renovations, electrical updates, and the addition of forced air heating, totaling approximately $120,000. The garage area received particular attention in 2013 and 2010, with structural improvements, seismic upgrades, and the widening of the garage entry, along with new planters and driveway modifications costing $45,000.

The building's systems have been regularly maintained, with recent electrical work in 2022 involving the installation of new outlets, and plumbing upgrades including water heating system improvements in 2011 and comprehensive bathroom and kitchen plumbing work in 2013. The property has had several maintenance and safety issues documented through building violations and complaints, primarily between 2002 and 2009. These included various fire safety, security, and interior maintenance concerns such as handrail requirements, gas meter instructions, fire extinguisher provisions, smoke detector installations, and plumbing issues.

A significant rat infestation was reported in March 2009, along with problems involving windows, plumbing, and interior surfaces. These violations were all subsequently abated by June 2009. More recent building activities in 2013-2014 included multiple unit renovations, electrical service upgrades, and a sewer main installation, indicating continued investment in the property's maintenance and modernization. Recent 311 calls from 2024 primarily concern parking enforcement issues on Dolores Street, with multiple reports of driveway blocking resulting in citations.