1017-1019 Kansas St, San Francisco, CA 94107

The property at 1017-1019 Kansas Street, a two-unit multi-family residential building located in Potrero Hill and owned by Shapy International Inc, has a complex history dating back to its construction in 1907. The building underwent significant structural improvements in 2002, including foundation work and retaining wall replacement at a cost of $14,000, followed by three separate reroofing projects between 2002-2004. The mechanical systems were upgraded in 2003 with the installation of three forced air heaters, and in 2011, a solar PV system was installed.

The property has faced multiple regulatory challenges, most notably a 2014 attempt (and subsequent cancellation) to legalize an unauthorized second dwelling unit with cooking facilities, leading to recent concerns in 2019 about multiple dwelling units on the property, including one reportedly used for short-term rentals. Historical maintenance issues were documented in 2000-2001, when the building received multiple housing code violations requiring repairs to stairs, walls, ceilings, and water damage issues, though these were ultimately abated by March 2001. More recent complaints from 2023 indicate concerns about expired permits and unauthorized unit modifications.

The building's infrastructure has experienced various updates, including a 2020 conversion from electric to gas oven, though some electrical permits from 2005 remain expired. Recent maintenance records from 2024 show ongoing exterior upkeep challenges, including graffiti removal, sidewalk defects, and debris cleaning, which have been appropriately addressed by city services. A series of 311 calls in 2024 primarily relate to external property maintenance rather than internal building issues.