159 Liberty St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The property at 159 Liberty Street is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by the Jonathan B Nelson Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, including the installation of a solar PV system in 2005 ($12,000), comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodeling in 2002 ($50,000), and multiple front stair renovations totaling over $100,000 between 2005-2008. Recent electrical upgrades include the installation of 28 ground floor lights in 2008 and exterior lighting improvements in 2006.

The property has experienced some concerning events, including a 2017 complaint about unauthorized conversion from apartment to home use, though this case was marked as not active. A 2007 complaint regarding unpermitted sewer work was quickly addressed within one day. Routine apartment house inspections were conducted and completed in 2000, while three tree-related incidents were reported in February 2023 and remain open as of the latest update.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to both structural and environmental improvements, with the installation of solar panels being one of the notable sustainable features. Several parking and street maintenance issues have been reported via 311 calls, including abandoned vehicles, waste removal, and tree damage, though these are primarily external to the building itself. The property has maintained active compliance with building codes, as evidenced by the variety of permits obtained for various improvements and the timely response to any complaints or violations. The most recent significant updates include a 2024 Rent Board housing inventory adjustment and the current attention to damaged trees from early 2023, which remains unresolved as of October 2023.