725-727 Rhode Island St, San Francisco, CA 94107

The three-story multi-family residential building at 725-727 Rhode Island Street in Potrero Hill, owned by Michael J. Bauer, is a 1904 flats/duplex structure containing two units plus a recently developed ground floor ADU (accessory dwelling unit).

Significant improvements to the property have occurred over the past few years, with permits filed in 2020-2021 for the ADU conversion and installation of a fire sprinkler system, marking the most substantial recent modification to the building's configuration. The property has experienced some infrastructure challenges in recent months, including a sewage backup incident in December 2023 and the replacement of plumbing systems (house trap and upper lateral) completed in December 2023. The building and its surroundings have faced several maintenance issues, particularly regarding the public infrastructure, with multiple reports of sidewalk defects in 2022, including collapsed and lifted sections, though some were resolved through proper channels.

A tree-related concern was reported in November 2023 regarding property damage from lifted sidewalk tree roots. Historical modifications to the building include the conversion of a basement door to a fixed glass window in 2008, and various permit renewals in the early 2000s. The property's record shows ongoing attention to safety improvements, particularly with the recent addition of fire safety systems and plumbing updates, though some infrastructure issues in the immediate vicinity remain unresolved.