813-817 Kansas St, San Francisco, CA 94107

The 6-unit, 3-story apartment building at 813-817 Kansas Street in Potrero Hill, owned by the Vincent F Casalaina Living Trust, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1911. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2017 (Tier 3), which included concrete footing work valued at $70,000 and was followed by comprehensive electrical upgrades in 2024 involving the replacement of 5 Federal Pacific panels, rewiring of bedroom outlets and lights, and removal of knob-and-tube wiring.

The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly with stairs and exits, as evidenced by multiple building violations and complaints between 2004-2008 related to stair repairs, egress obstructions, and security concerns, though all were subsequently abated. Recent maintenance work includes stair repairs completed in 2018 at a cost of $5,000, and a 2004 project addressing rotted wood on the rear deck of unit #813.

The building's historical data shows consistent attention to safety and code compliance, with the most recent permit work focusing on electrical system modernization and seismic safety. An unusual but notable pattern has emerged in recent months, with multiple parking enforcement calls (over 10 instances between November 2024 and January 2025) for vehicles blocking driveways, though these parking issues appear to be external to the building's structural and safety concerns.