61-65 Godeus St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The two-unit residential building at 61-65 Godeus Street in Bernal Heights, owned by Zhao She Cheng and Bee Ngu, has a complex history dating back to its 1904 construction. The property has experienced several significant structural and compliance issues, with the most pressing concerns emerging in recent years. Currently active complaints from 2023-2024 highlight serious maintenance and safety concerns, including reports of structural defects, an inadequately maintained building exterior, and possible unpermitted work.

These current complaints indicate problems with the building's rear section, including foundation issues and structural concerns, while also noting potential tenant safety implications. The building had previously experienced notable events including a fire in 2011 that required repairs to floors and walls on multiple levels, as well as a significant demolition incident in 2011 involving a three-story enclosed porch that led to multiple complaints and violations. Numerous building permits spanning from 2011-2021 show attempts to address various remodeling and repair projects, including kitchen and bathroom renovations, though many permits have expired or faced cancellation, particularly those filed in 2019-2020 addressing foundation work.

Historical violations from 2005 required siding repairs to prevent weather damage, though these were abated in 2009. Recent building inspections in 2023-2024 have raised concerns about the property's maintenance, with reports of possibly abandoned or derelict structures at the rear, including potential termite issues and weather exposure. The property has also generated multiple 311 calls throughout 2023-2024 regarding general cleaning, environmental health concerns, and building inspection requests, indicating ongoing maintenance challenges.