822-824 York St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The two-unit residential building at 822-824 York Street, currently owned by the Estate of Jose Luis Maldonado, underwent significant renovation and safety upgrades between 2021-2022. Built in 1906, this two-story flats/duplex structure received substantial improvements, including a comprehensive interior remodel across multiple floors in 2021 that transformed storage spaces into living areas, updated kitchens and bathrooms, and added new bedrooms and bathrooms. This renovation, costing approximately $200,000, was accompanied by the installation of seven new bathroom fixtures and two new furnaces, with electrical work including new lights, fans, and receptacles completed under separate permits.

A critical safety upgrade was implemented in 2021-2022 with the installation of a complete NFPA 13R fire sprinkler system throughout the building, including a new underground fire service, followed by the installation of a sprinkler monitoring system in 2022. The building's recent history includes one active building complaint filed in July 2021 regarding unauthorized jackhammering work that allegedly exceeded permit scope and lacked proper neighbor notification. An earlier complaint from 2005 concerned unpermitted roofing work, though this was resolved.

The property has generated multiple 311 calls in 2024 related to garbage and debris, particularly regarding toters being left out continuously, with recent enforcement action noted. The building's current approved planning status confirms compliance with regulations, including the proper placement of new dormer windows, addition of a roof deck, and maintaining required open space and exposure requirements, with no more than 75% interior demolition and no loss of dwelling units. Public notice was not required for these improvements as they complied with specific zoning administrator bulletins.