589 Texas St, San Francisco, CA 94107

The property at 589 Texas Street, located in Potrero Hill and owned by Reginald Wong, is a century-old, one-story multi-family residential building containing 2 units. Since 2016, there have been multiple attempts to significantly redevelop the site, with several building permits filed for demolition and new construction of a larger structure, including proposals for 4 stories with 2 units, though all these permits were either cancelled or withdrawn.

More concerning is the building's current status as a vacant property, having been documented as such in May 2024, with complaints detailing it as an abandoned structure in total disrepair, posing serious safety hazards and reportedly having experienced squatter activity. This vacant status has triggered multiple building violations under the San Francisco Building Code, including issues with exterior maintenance, interior maintenance, property security, and public nuisance, with associated monthly monitoring fees. The building has a notable history of fire safety-related incidents, including multiple false alarms, elevator malfunctions (with at least one incident involving occupant removal), and various alarm system issues between 2006 and 2022, though no civilian injuries have ever been reported.

In 2017, there was a documented issue with an unstable property line fence requiring a guard system due to uneven yard grades, and more recently, in late 2024, there have been several 311 calls regarding the property related to garbage/debris, graffiti, and tree maintenance. Planning records indicate previous development proposals for the site, including plans for off-street parking and bicycle spaces, though these remain unbuilt. The building's current condition and history of violations suggest significant maintenance and safety concerns, particularly regarding the vacant status and associated building code violations that were noted as abated in January 2025 through director hearing processes.