617-619 Natoma St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The 4-unit, 2-story apartment building at 617-619 Natoma Street in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood, owned by Wesley & Charlene Chan, was built in 1911 and has undergone several significant renovations and faced various maintenance challenges over the years. Most recently, in 2024, the building has experienced multiple issues including broken windows and paint drippage (June 2024), light flickering and fan problems (October 2024), and excessive noise complaints (May 2024).

A substantial sewer-related incident occurred in August 2018, involving water intrusion in the basement that was linked to the building's sewer lateral connection, though this was subsequently resolved through complete replacement of the sewer line and house trap in September 2018. The building has undergone several renovation projects, including comprehensive updates to multiple units' kitchens and bathrooms in 2001 ($25,000) and electrical improvements in 2005. The property has a documented history of safety and maintenance issues, particularly in the 2004-2005 period when multiple violations were filed including problems with fire safety elements (e.g., missing fire extinguishers, electrical outlets, and egress obstructions), though these were all abated by June 2005.

More recent fire safety concerns include violations for sleeping area requirements (October 2023), alarm system maintenance (2021), and sprinkler systems (2017-2018). The building has experienced recurring issues with public space maintenance, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in late 2024 regarding graffiti and debris. While many historical violations and complaints have been resolved, the property continues to show patterns of periodic maintenance issues and violations related to both building systems and safety infrastructure.