49-53 Godeus St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The property at 49-53 Godeus Street in Bernal Heights is a two-story multi-family residential building containing three units, owned by Joseph & Julie C Grossman R and constructed in 1904. The building has undergone several significant renovations and faced regulatory challenges over the past two decades. In 2016, a re-roofing project was completed at a cost of $18,650.

A major renovation occurred in 2009 when the property underwent substantial upgrades including the remodeling of two kitchens and three bathrooms, electrical rewiring, new plumbing, and the installation of a gas heating system, totaling $56,000. This work was undertaken in response to a notice of violation (NOV) issued in 2008, which also involved deck repairs and the installation of new linoleum. The building faced serious concerns in 2009 when a complaint was filed regarding the illegal conversion of the ground level (basement/storage area) into a third dwelling unit, complete with private entry, two bedrooms, living room, bathroom, and kitchen facilities, along with associated electrical and plumbing systems.

This violation raised multiple safety concerns including inadequate ventilation, ceiling height issues, absence of smoke detectors, and questions about fire-resistant materials. These violations were eventually abated by December 2009 through compliance work that included the demolition of the unauthorized in-law apartment and restoration to original use. The building has had two notable heating-related violations: one in 2008 regarding lack of adequate heat, and another in 2009 related to insufficient permanent heat sources, though these were resolved through subsequent improvements. More recently, there have been multiple 311 calls related to the property's vicinity, primarily concerning sidewalk issues, parking violations, and general street cleaning needs, with the most recent being a sidewalk defect complaint in November 2024.