565-567 Natoma St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The two-story, multi-family residential building at 565-567 Natoma Street in the South of Market neighborhood, owned by the Leffers Trust, was originally constructed in 1911 and contains four apartment units. The property has undergone significant improvements in recent years, most notably a major renovation project initiated in September 2020 that included basement renovation and the addition of a new unit (565B Natoma) with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, along with utility and laundry relocations and water heater replacement, at a cost of $150,000.

This followed a smaller bathroom remodel in May 2020 costing $12,000, and represents the building's first unit addition to increase its total from four to five units. The building's history includes several concerning maintenance violations, particularly a cluster of issues documented in May 2010, including problems with heating systems, water heater temperatures, fire safety equipment, and security features, though all these violations were abated by June 4, 2010. Earlier improvements from 2000 included substantial seismic work and remodeling of lower bathrooms and kitchens.

Recent activity at the property has been primarily related to external issues, with multiple parking-related complaints and some sanitation concerns noted through 311 calls in 2024, though these do not directly impact building safety or habitability. The most recent recorded fire incident was a false alarm with no injuries, and several routine safety inspections were conducted in previous years, with no significant findings noted. A planning application was submitted to establish one additional dwelling unit on the ground floor, which appears to be related to the 2020 renovation work.