359-361 Lexington St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The property at 359-361 Lexington Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Alta Theatre LLC. The building has undergone several significant renovations and repairs in recent years, with the most notable work being completed in early 2023, including a full heating system installation (new gas system and carrier forced air furnace), electrical upgrades throughout both units (including new GFI installations, battery smoke detectors, and rewiring of front rooms), and sewer lateral replacement.

A separate permit for rear stair repairs (15 risers) was issued in January 2023, with an associated cost of $5,700. The property has seen multiple proposed improvements, some of which were withdrawn or cancelled. Most recently, in September 2024, there was a cancelled permit application for comprehensive renovations including a new bathroom, interior stair addition for unit 361, kitchen and bathroom reconfigurations in unit 359, new window and door openings at the rear elevation, and replacement of rear exterior egress stairs.

An earlier attempt at similar improvements in September 2021 was withdrawn due to the need for an administrative variance related to rear setback infill. The building has maintained a relatively clean maintenance record, with only one noise complaint (2018) and various street cleaning issues noted in the 311 call records, which were successfully resolved. The most substantial historical permit activity includes a proposal for adding a garage at the basement level, though this appears to have been ultimately approved and completed.