285 Shipley St, San Francisco, CA 94107

The two-unit, two-story residential building at 285 Shipley Street, built in 1907 in the South of Market neighborhood, has experienced several significant structural and safety issues over recent years. Most notably, between 2018-2024, the building faced serious foundation problems, with active complaints filed regarding numerous cracks on the west and south property lines, allegedly caused during construction work at a neighboring property.

This foundation situation led to violations requiring monitoring fees and multiple citations regarding unauthorized construction work, though some of these violations were eventually abated in January 2024. The building has undergone several maintenance projects, including a reroofing in 2020 (costing $11,800) and repair work in 2018 related to siding replacement following damage from a neighbor's construction project (costing $20,000). Recent history shows a concentration of issues occurring from late 2024 to early 2025, including multiple fire code violations documented in December 2024, though no injuries were reported from several subsequent fire department responses, which primarily involved false alarms, detector activations, and one incident of elevator rescue.

The property has also experienced recurring issues with graffiti, illegal parking, and various maintenance concerns in late 2024, including a missing side sewer vent cover and flooding on the street, though most of these cases have been resolved. Historical records show previous attention to foundational issues in the early 1990s, when repairs were made following earthquake damage, along with renovations including kitchen and bathroom cabinet replacements from 1991. The building's ownership records indicate Valerie Wade as the current owner.