1052-1058 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The property at 1052-1058 Folsom Street is a 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building with ground floor commercial space, constructed in 1916 and currently owned by Golden Properties LLC. The building has undergone significant modifications over the years, with major renovations occurring between 2007-2011 primarily focusing on commercial space improvements including ADA upgrades, kitchen equipment installations, and electrical system updates. Notable renovation milestones include the conversion of a warehouse to a deli in 1997, followed by multiple permits in 2009-2010 for restroom upgrades, kitchen equipment improvements, and electrical work, along with plumbing installations for floor sinks and a grease trap.

Two fire safety complaints regarding illegal occupancy and blocked exits were filed in 2019 but were corrected by December 2019. Recent maintenance issues have been documented through 311 calls, particularly in late 2024, with multiple reports of sidewalk cleaning needs including instances of human waste or urine, though most were resolved promptly. The property is currently at a pivotal moment of potential transformation, with significant development proposals on record including plans for a new seven-story, mixed-use building that would replace the existing structure, containing 63 residential units and ground floor commercial retail space with 16 off-street parking spaces.

This proposed project has received various approvals including Conditional Use Authorization and Large Project Authorization, with a construction timeline potentially impacting current tenants. Recent building complaints include reports of unauthorized sidewalk obstruction (resolved within 9 days in 2021) and a 2009 electrical code violation regarding concealed outlets and cables, though this was also subsequently addressed. The building's systems have generally been maintained through regular permits for repairs and upgrades, including the installation of a new water heater, bathroom renovations, and electrical system improvements, with no reported fire incidents since 2019.