917 Rhode Island St, San Francisco, CA 94107

The three-story multi-family residential building at 917 Rhode Island Street in Potrero Hill, owned by Martin Michael B Steele Tho, was built in 1909 and contains two units. The property has undergone significant transformations and improvements over the past decades, with the most substantial recent work occurring between 2018-2019 when a garage/accessory building was converted into a residential unit, including the addition of a kitchen, two bathrooms, and comprehensive electrical and plumbing upgrades. This project, which cost approximately $300,200, was followed by foundation reinforcement work in 2019, adding steel beams and concrete to re-establish walkways.

The building has addressed several maintenance issues over the years, including substantial repairs to a rock slope in 2010 ($150,000) and various plumbing upgrades, including new drains and sewer work in 2011. The property experienced some construction compliance issues in 2011 related to unapproved shotcrete application, though this violation was abated within a week. Recent maintenance and safety records show ongoing attention to infrastructure, including electrical system upgrades (new panels and wiring in 2018), HVAC improvements (new furnace installation in 2019), and multiple plumbing renovations.

The building has maintained active communication with city services, as evidenced by numerous 311 calls from 2019-2024, primarily regarding tree maintenance, parking issues, and building inspections. While there have been several sidewalk and street-related complaints, these were generally resolved promptly. The property's maintenance history shows regular upkeep and addressing of safety concerns, with particular attention to drainage and moisture issues evident in multiple plumbing permits. The building's historical records from the 1990s and earlier demonstrate a pattern of addressing structural and maintenance concerns, including dry rot repairs and parapet reconfiguration.