77-79 Hill St, San Francisco, CA 94110

77-79 Hill Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1885, currently owned by 77 Hill Street LLC. The property has experienced significant and concerning issues in recent months, with multiple active violations documented in 2023. Most notably, a complaint filed in May 2023 alleges the building is operating with three unauthorized dwelling units instead of the legal two, along with numerous life safety violations including unapproved electrical wiring, plumbing work, lack of fire separation, and improper occupancy conditions.

This violation also triggered additional regulatory requirements under Ordinance 33-16 regarding unauthorized dwelling units. Prior to this, in April 2023, multiple building issues were documented including water damage, damaged walls and ceilings, electrical problems, and concerns about lead-based paint hazards. There is also a historical complaint from 1995 regarding a potentially unstable retaining wall, though this was promptly addressed.

The building's most recent documented permit activity was in 2014, related to street space use, but there are no recent permits on record to address the current violations. Surrounding the building, there have been regular reports of street cleaning and maintenance needs, with multiple 311 calls between 2016 and 2024 regarding loose garbage and hazardous materials on the street, though these are not directly related to the building's condition. The current active violations and complaints from 2023, particularly those related to unauthorized units and building safety issues, represent the most significant concerns regarding this property in recent history.