816 Hampshire St, San Francisco, CA 94110

816 Hampshire Street is a 3-story multi-family residential building built in 1900, containing 4 units and located in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood. The property has undergone significant renovations and faced multiple maintenance challenges in recent years. Most notably, in 2021, substantial improvements were completed including a 31-square-foot infill addition, new bedrooms, family room, bathroom construction, and comprehensive plumbing and electrical upgrades totaling $118,000. This followed a pattern of ongoing maintenance and upgrade work, including a $28,000 kitchen renovation in 2017 and several critical repairs in 2015 addressing safety violations.

The building experienced serious plumbing issues in early 2016, leading to multiple complaints about water shutoffs and unpermitted work, which prompted $4,000 in corrective work. More recently, in 2022, there was a tenant buyout involving three tenants for $75,000, though no specifics about unit conditions were provided. The property has a history of building code violations, particularly in 2001 when multiple issues were documented including problems with stairs, handrails, ceilings, weatherproofing, and mold/mildew. These were all addressed by March 2002.

In 2016, there were concerns about unsafe construction practices and lead paint concerns, though these issues were resolved. The building's infrastructure has seen consistent attention to modernization, with major electrical upgrades completed in 2021 including new circuits, wiring, and safety features. Recent months have seen numerous complaints about illegal parking and sidewalk blocking near the property, with multiple citations issued between 2023 and 2024, though these are not directly related to building conditions. The property has maintained regular compliance with city enforcement requirements, addressing violations and completing necessary repairs as documented in building permits.