55 Manchester St, San Francisco, CA 94110

55 Manchester Street is a three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building located in Bernal Heights, built in 1912 and currently owned by Jack M. Lapidos. The building underwent significant renovations in 2008-2009, including major structural work to address multiple noticed violations (NOVs) from 2003 related to lead paint hazards, dry-rot issues, and security concerns.

These renovations included the installation of an extensive fire safety system with sprinklers, monitoring equipment, and a complete electrical rewiring of the building. The property also received comprehensive updates including bathroom and kitchen remodeling, window replacement, and new light fixtures across all floors. The building's history reveals several concerning patterns between 2003 and 2009, including multiple violations regarding lead paint hazards, security issues, and improper work practices that resulted in temporary conversions of dwelling units without proper permits. Notably, there were several complaints in 2008 about lead dust containment during construction work, as well as issues with building security allowing unauthorized access.

The property's fire safety and building code compliance were significantly improved during the 2008-2009 renovation period, which included emergency demolition of unsafe rear stairs, installation of a complete fire sprinkler system, and substantial structural reinforcements. More recently, from 2023-2024, there have been ongoing issues with waste management, specifically regarding toters being left out continuously, though these do not affect building safety or habitability. A minor short-term rental violation was reported and resolved in 2017. The building's current status shows no active violations or safety concerns, with most issues having been properly addressed and closed out.