278 San Carlos St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 278 San Carlos Street, owned by Argyris Papandreou, was constructed in 1910 and has experienced several significant maintenance and infrastructure issues over the past decade. Most recently, in August 2024, the property underwent repairs to a damaged electrical weather head, which was completed. The building has faced recurring water-related problems, with multiple complaints and violation notices regarding water damage, including a 2018 incident requiring repairs to address both the damage and weather stripping issues, and a 2019 complaint about water damage affecting interior surfaces and plumbing fixtures.

Structural safety has been a concern, particularly regarding stairs, with violation notices in 2016 and 2020 regarding repairs needed for stairways and posts. The property has also faced electrical system challenges, including complaints in 2021 about unauthorized electrical work and shared metering systems between units, as well as a significant safety shutdown of kitchen appliances due to electrical issues during rain in 2018. The building's maintenance history shows attention to basic infrastructure, with various repair and improvement projects completed over the years, including a 2014 repair of a second-floor landing and tread replacement, bathroom demolition work from 1992, and reroofing performed in 1990.

Multiple building code violations have been documented and subsequently abated, including issues with interior surfaces, plumbing, electrical systems, and general maintenance. The most concerning pattern appears to be ongoing water-related problems, as evidenced by multiple violation notices and complaints regarding water damage, with at least two separate incidents occurring between 2018 and 2019. The property has also experienced various code compliance issues, including concerns about possible illegal unit status and shared metering arrangements between units, though these matters appear to have been addressed through inspection processes. Recent activity around the property in early 2025 shows multiple reports of garbage and debris, though these appear to be regular street cleaning matters rather than building-specific issues.