252-256 Hartford St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The property at 252-256 Hartford Street is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building located in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood. Built in 1923 and currently owned by the Rahimian family, this flats and duplex-style building has undergone several significant renovations and repairs over the years. The building has a documented history of maintenance and improvements, including multiple electrical upgrades, kitchen remodels, and structural work.

Notable recent activity includes a street space permit issued in 2015, and a fire safety inspection in late 2023 that resulted in corrected electrical system issues in January 2024. The building has received proper attention to electrical systems, with a complete upgrade to 200-amp service with multiple meters in 2003, though the most recent electrical work attempted in 2021 was cancelled. The property has experienced some maintenance challenges over its history, including termite and fungus damage repairs in 2003, foundation work in 1998, and various roofing projects in 1995 and 2006.

In 2003, there were two fire safety-related violations regarding garbage receptacle placement and gas meter instructions, though these were resolved by August 2003. More recently, there have been several 311 calls related to street cleaning and parking enforcement between 2022 and 2024, particularly concerning sidewalk parking issues. The building underwent a significant change regarding its unit configuration in 2023-2024, with records indicating the removal of an illegal unit and conversion of a kitchen to a laundry room, connecting it to the upstairs unit. The property has maintained active compliance with building codes, with no current active violations or complaints on record.