53 Manchester St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 53 Manchester Street in Bernal Heights, owned by Kenneth James Kohlmyer Ii, has undergone several significant maintenance and renovation projects since its construction in 1900. Most notably, in 2001, the building experienced multiple serious issues that were documented in a major housing inspection complaint, including electrical problems (unfinished electrical work), plumbing issues (sink repair needed), inadequate heating in one unit, interior surface problems (mold/mildew, damaged walls and ceilings), lead paint concerns, and sanitation problems. These violations were all addressed and abated by January 2002.

The building has seen substantial maintenance work, including two separate reroofing projects in 2005 ($5,740 and $5,700), window replacements in 2004-2005, and plumbing work with new copper lines and electrical meters in 2001 ($12,000). Earlier maintenance included repairs to steps and handrails in 2001 and addressing dry rot in the back stairs and rear decks in 1996. More recent history shows the building has generally been stable, with no major building violations reported since 2002.

The street address has experienced periodic issues typical for the area, including multiple reports of abandoned vehicles (most recently in 2024), an encampment report in 2022, and a flooding/sewer issue in 2022. There was one unauthorized construction complaint in 2004 regarding attic conversion, but this was quickly resolved. The property has maintained compliance with building codes since the extensive repairs in 2001-2002, and most recent issues reported through 311 calls have been primarily related to street-level concerns rather than building-specific problems.