252 Chattanooga St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The three-story, six-unit apartment building at 252 Chattanooga Street in Noe Valley, owned by Shelley Fernandez 2006 Trust, has a documented history of maintenance and compliance issues since its construction in 1900. Most recently, in 2023, there were complaints regarding unpermitted work and noise from kitchen demolition in Unit #4, which follows a pattern of similar violations, including a substantial renovation in 2013 that initially occurred without proper permits. The building has faced recurring issues with its exterior structures, including multiple repairs to stairs, decks, and a garage that suffered tree damage in 2019.

This incident created an unsafe condition that remains active as of October 2023. Previous violations from 2012-2013 included serious safety concerns such as blocked egresses, fire safety issues, and problems with building maintenance that led to code enforcement actions. The property has a documented history of addressing dry rot and structural maintenance, with repairs to exterior stairs and decks in 2017, and a significant siding replacement in 2008.

Fire safety concerns were addressed with a violation abated in 2017 related to combustible materials. The building experienced plumbing issues in 2013, including a sewage backup that required intervention. More recently, there have been multiple complaints about driveway blockages and tree maintenance issues recorded through 311 calls. While the property has undergone various repairs and improvements over the years, the pattern of unpermitted work, particularly during 2013 and 2023, raises ongoing concerns about compliance with building codes and regulations.