651 Minna St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The property at 651 Minna Street is a two-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1911 in the South of Market neighborhood, currently owned by 651 Minna Street LLC. The building, originally containing 4 units, has undergone several significant modifications and permit applications in recent years, most notably an effort to legalize an additional unit under ordinance #43-14 and to add a studio ADU under ordinance #162-16, both filed in October 2019. This would bring the total unit count to 6, though these permits are still in "Filed" status.

The building has received regular maintenance and upgrades over the years, including a complete reroofing project in 2016 ($7,000), construction of a secured storage room in 2007-2009 ($14,000), and electrical system upgrades in 2008-2009 that included installation of new meters and panels. The property has experienced several building violations and complaints, with the most notable being a cluster of violations in September 2010 related to fire proofing and water heater issues, which were abated by November 2010. A recent complaint from June 2020 raised concerns about unauthorized construction work and safety issues, though this case was marked as "Not Active" in April 2022.

While the building underwent a horizontal addition in 1992 and various repairs including porch work in the same year, it has also faced some structural and safety-related issues, including an initial fire sprinkler installation attempt in 1993 that expired. Recent activity around the property has primarily involved public space concerns, with multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding garbage and debris, though these are related to the street environment rather than the building itself. A 2005 fire complaint regarding combustible materials was investigated but found to have no merit. The property is currently undergoing review for additional units, with planning records indicating attempts to legalize previously unauthorized units while maintaining the existing building footprint.