521-523 Natoma St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The two-story, four-unit apartment building at 521-523 Natoma Street in the South of Market neighborhood, currently owned by Matteo Evan, was constructed in 1909 and has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade. Most notably, in 2016, the building received comprehensive updates including a $30,000 bathroom and kitchen remodel, reroofing work, and water heater replacement—these improvements demonstrate the owner's commitment to maintaining and upgrading the property. In 2013, the building addressed safety concerns by bringing hang rails and guard rails up to code, responding to an earlier notice of violation from 2011.

The building's history reveals periods of concern regarding resident safety and building maintenance, particularly during the early 2000s when multiple violations were documented. These included issues with egress obstruction, fire safety equipment, and water heater maintenance, all of which were abated by September 2004. Earlier complaints from the late 1990s highlighted structural problems and basic systems failures, which appear to have been resolved.

Recent years have shown fewer building-specific complaints, though numerous 311 calls between 2022 and 2024 regarding street cleaning and waste management suggest ongoing neighborhood maintenance challenges. A fire complaint from February 2019 was recorded, but was closed due to no access to the building. The building's permit history indicates regular maintenance of essential systems, including multiple water heater replacements and roofing work, suggesting proactive management of the property's infrastructure. The most recent building improvements and the absence of major building violations in recent years could indicate improved building conditions, though the frequency of recent 311 calls regarding street cleaning and waste management suggests ongoing environmental challenges in the immediate vicinity.