53-55 Pomona St, San Francisco, CA 94124

The property at 53-55 Pomona Street is a three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1923 and currently owned by Kristin M. Scheel. The building has undergone several significant improvements and faced multiple maintenance challenges over the past two decades.

Most recently, in 2024, there were plumbing updates including a water heater replacement and a completed sewer line upgrade from the building to the curb. In 2022, the property owner filed for parking improvements with a proposed curb cut and parking space modifications, though this permit's final status is not clear from the available data. The building has had several maintenance issues requiring attention, including multiple fire code violations in recent years (2023, 2021, and 2018) related to emergency lighting, alarm systems, and sprinkler obstructions, all of which were subsequently abated. Between 2009-2012, the property experienced various plumbing and electrical problems, including sewer system violations in 2012 that were resolved within weeks, water damage issues, and electrical system upgrades including a panel replacement in 2015.

The building's history shows a pattern of addressing infrastructure needs, with completed projects including a roof replacement (2012), deck modifications (2015), and various plumbing updates including sewer line replacements and gas line installations (2012). Safety and habitability concerns have been addressed through multiple housing violation resolutions, including water damage repairs, electrical system updates, and fire safety improvements. While the property has experienced several maintenance challenges over the years, records indicate that most issues have been promptly addressed and resolved. The most recent fire code violation in September 2023 related to emergency lighting was noted as abated, though the property continues to require attention to various maintenance matters as evidenced by recent 311 calls regarding parking and garbage issues in the vicinity.