5147-5149 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94124

The property at 5147-5149 3rd Street is a 2-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building with street-level commercial space, constructed in 1922 and currently owned by Spencer Lavonne Winding. The building has experienced recurring issues with vacant storefronts, with multiple complaints filed over recent years, the most recent being active complaints from July 2023 regarding violation of the Vacant or Abandoned Commercial Storefront Ordinance. The property underwent several significant modifications between 2013-2022, including a change of use to an artist studio with café, kitchen remodel to meet health codes, and window repairs.

Notably, in early 2021, there were safety concerns regarding loose glass in a window frame that required repairs. The building experienced a series of violations in 2004 that were promptly addressed within two months, including issues with heating, smoke detectors, handrails, and electrical outlets, though these violations were all abated. More recent maintenance concerns have been documented through 311 calls, including reports of graffiti, garbage, and debris issues on the property in late 2024, though many of these were resolved.

A sidewalk defect was reported and remains open as of November 2024. The building's recent history shows ongoing challenges with maintaining commercial occupancy, as evidenced by multiple vacant storefront complaints between 2016-2023, suggesting difficulties in retaining commercial tenants. The property has undergone several permitted improvements over the years, including reroofing in 2017 and various interior modifications, indicating some level of maintenance and upgrades has been performed, though some permits, such as those for window replacement in 1998 and certain works in 2014, are listed as expired.