262 Texas St, San Francisco, CA 94107

The two-unit residential property at 262 Texas Street in Potrero Hill, owned by Lavalle Kim, is a one-story flats/duplex building constructed in 1900 and classified as R-3 multi-family residential. The building has experienced several significant permit-related issues, most notably an active violation from 2018 that cited multiple life safety concerns including unauthorized construction, unapproved electrical and plumbing work, lack of proper emergency egress, and structural hazards. This violation stemmed from complaints about illegal bathroom and sleeping structures.

The property has undergone several renovation attempts over the years, including a bathroom and kitchen remodel in 2015-2016 ($20,000), and work to legalize additional bathroom, office, and laundry space in 2020 ($8,000), though these permits suggest ongoing compliance issues. Earlier permits from 2000 and 1997 show work was attempted to address building code compliance, though these permits expired. The building's history includes various maintenance and service requests, with the most recent 311 calls in 2023-2024 relating to sidewalk maintenance and parking issues, though these are not directly related to building conditions.

Historical complaints from 2015 about unauthorized construction activity and nighttime work were recorded, along with multiple environmental health-related calls in 2016 which were transferred to the Department of Public Health for follow-up. The property's planning records indicate some limited visual inspection showed only a full bath and pet sink with no wet bar. The most pressing concern remains the active building violation from 2018, which remains unresolved as of the most recent data available in October 2023.