1649-1651 La Salle Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124

The property at 1649-1651 La Salle Avenue is a one-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Anna Brown. The building experienced a significant fire incident in March 2021, originating from the roof and damaging both the roof and interior finishes, though structural damage was not observed. This fire revealed that unauthorized renovations had been previously completed throughout the building, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, lighting, electrical, and plumbing work.

Following the fire, major repairs were undertaken in late 2021, costing $153,000, which included roof repairs, wall and ceiling restoration, and window/door replacements. The building underwent comprehensive renovations in early 2022 to address violations, including bathroom and kitchen remodeling, electrical upgrades, and the installation of a new water heater system, with multiple permits indicating compliance with building codes. Prior to the fire, the building had encountered several compliance issues, including a 2002 violation for unpermitted remodeling work, showing a pattern of unauthorized renovations.

More recently, there was a vacant building complaint filed in December 2022, and multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding garbage and debris concerns around the property. The property's planning records indicate a conversion project to transform a former beauty salon space into additional dwelling unit space, with specific window replacement conditions noted in the approval. The building's history suggests ongoing maintenance and compliance challenges, with the recent renovation work indicating efforts to rectify previous violations and improve building conditions.