1547 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The property at 1547 Alabama Street in Bernal Heights is a 3-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1918, currently owned by Jennifer L Kain. The building's most recent significant work was completed in December 2024 with a $27,000 reroofing project using in-kind materials.

The property has a considerable history of renovation and compliance issues, beginning in 2001 when a complaint was filed regarding unauthorized unit conversions that resulted in multiple safety code violations, including inadequate fire safety features, improper egress, and unauthorized electrical and plumbing work. While the building underwent various improvements between 2002-2003, including electrical service upgrades and kitchen remodels, several permits from this period expired, and a compliance order to remove an illegal unit was filed in 2002. More recent maintenance includes the completion of a $27,000 reroof project in 2024 and the installation of aluminum windows in 1986.

The property has experienced recurring issues with street parking, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2014-2023 regarding vehicle blocking and abandoned vehicles, though these are external to the building itself. A parking variance was granted to allow for a dwelling unit without the required parking space, though the specifics of this modification are not detailed in the records. The active status of the 2001 housing violation complaint remains noteworthy, with a director's hearing held in January 2014, indicating some unresolved compliance issues may still be present.