836-838 Rhode Island St, San Francisco, CA 94107

The three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building at 836-838 Rhode Island Street in Potrero Hill, owned by Martin David, was constructed in 1961 and has undergone several significant updates and improvements over the years. The most substantial recent work was completed in 2012-2014, involving a substantial horizontal addition to the rear of the building (approximately 1,015 sq.

ft.) that included garage expansion, height increase, interior repairs, and major plumbing and electrical upgrades at a cost of $317,700. Subsequent improvements included the installation of solar panels in 2015 (though this permit has since expired), and the recent installation of new solar modules in December 2022 costing $8,075. The building has received regular maintenance attention, including garage structural improvements in 2014 with the replacement of a center-supported beam, and comprehensive plumbing upgrades including the installation of backflow devices (most recently in August 2023).

There have been multiple tree-related complaints regarding sidewalk damage from tree roots between 2020-2021 that remain open as of the last reports, though some previous tree-related issues were resolved through proper permitting. A recent complaint filed in November 2023 regarding holiday lighting (since closed) reflects general neighborhood concerns rather than building-specific issues. The building's history includes typical maintenance activities such as reroofing and window replacement in the late 1990s-2000s, and a single incident of a smoke detector activation due to malfunction with no injuries reported.