2 Sumner St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The two-story, multi-family residential building at 2 Sumner Street in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood was built in 1916 and currently contains two units, owned by Michael Andrew Wolf. The property has undergone several significant modifications and repairs over the years, most notably a $20,000 deck repair project completed in 2021, and more substantial renovations including bathroom remodeling, laundry installation, and water heater replacement in 2021.

Two major development proposals were previously considered: in 2017, there was a cancelled plan to convert the ground floor from commercial to residential use, add a third floor, and include roof decks at all levels, and in 2001, a cancelled proposal for dwelling renovation above a garage was submitted. The property has experienced recurring issues with street and sidewalk conditions in the immediate vicinity, particularly between 2023 and 2024, with multiple reports of garbage, debris, and medical waste (needles) documented by various city agencies.

There were also several encampment-related incidents reported between May 2023 and February 2024, though most were resolved quickly, with police unable to locate individuals in one case, and areas being cleared in others. The building's safety systems have been addressed in the past, with fire-related inspections showing resolution of an unspecified issue in 2010 and correction of alarm system problems in 2007, though it's worth noting that both incidents are now over a decade old. Planning records indicate various development proposals for the site, including a requested variance for rear yard requirements and mixed-use unit considerations, though none of these proposals ultimately proceeded as originally planned.