462 Kansas St, San Francisco, CA 94107

The property at 462 Kansas Street is a one-story multi-family residential building located in Potrero Hill, containing two units and owned by Kannall Haley R. Built in 1900, this duplex has undergone significant renovations over the past few years, with major work occurring in 2023-2024 including substantial interior remodeling of kitchen and bathrooms, addition of new bathrooms and laundry facilities, and plumbing work. Recent improvements also include window replacements in 2021, front entry stairs reconfiguration, and garage roof deck resurfacing in 2020.

The building has received attention to its infrastructure, with a solar PV system installed in 2022, electrical system upgrades including 200-amp service in 2020-2021, and plumbing improvements including replacement of house trap and sewer connections in 2021. The property has a history of complaints and concerns regarding unauthorized unit conversions, dating back to at least 1991 when an illegal unit removal was attempted. More recent complaints were filed in 2019 and 2023 regarding possible unauthorized dwelling units with kitchens and bathrooms.

Multiple fire-related incidents have been recorded, though none resulted in civilian injuries, primarily involving false alarms and system malfunctions. Recent activity in early 2025 shows recurring issues with overflowing city garbage cans near the property. The building has undergone various maintenance and upgrade work over the years, including roof work in 2002, siding replacement in 1991, and deck repairs in 1989. Planning records indicate approval for the legalization of a second dwelling unit, and building permits show consistent investment in maintaining and upgrading the property, particularly in recent years.