437-439 Vermont St, San Francisco, CA 94107

The 3-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 437-439 Vermont Street in Potrero Hill, built in 1927 and owned by Quintal Laura N & Justin, has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple compliance issues in recent years. The most substantial recent work occurred in 2021-2022 in Unit 437, where approximately $76,000 was spent on a comprehensive renovation including kitchen relocation, bathroom rehabilitation, installation of a second bathroom, washer/dryer installation, and electrical work comprising 29 lights, 19 switches, and 9 receptacles.

This work initially triggered complaints about unauthorized demolition work beyond the scope of permitted renovations, leading to additional permit modifications to comply with code requirements. Prior to these recent improvements, the building underwent voluntary structural strengthening in 2019, involving anchor bolts and shear wall plywood installation at a cost of $10,000. Historical records show earlier maintenance work including reroofing in 1997 and entry door/window replacements in 1984.

The building has a documented history of compliance issues that were subsequently resolved, including stair repairs and egress obstruction concerns in 2003 and multiple fire safety violations in 2008 relating to fire extinguishers, combustible storage, and gas meter instructions. Recent 311 calls from 2024 primarily concerned sidewalk blocking issues related to construction equipment, though most of these were resolved promptly. While the building had several violations in its history, most recent work has been properly permitted and completed, with no active violations on record as of 2024.