313 Elsie St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The two-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 313 Elsie Street in Bernal Heights, owned by the Lama Family Ltd Partnership, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most concerning are three active tenant complaints from December 2024 regarding water leaks, pest problems, and appliance failures. The building has a troubling history of moisture-related issues, including mold and water damage complaints in previous years (2019, 2013, and 2012), with the most recent structural concern being reported in February 2023 about hazardous shingle conditions affecting safety.

The property has undergone various repairs and improvements, including the installation of a fire sprinkler system in the garage area in late 2019 (following a building department citation), siding repairs initiated in 2023, and multiple remediation efforts for water damage and rot (2015, 2005). A notable cluster of building violations was documented in early 2019, encompassing multiple interior issues such as mold/mildew, plumbing problems, and the need for smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, though these violations were marked as abated by November 2019. Historical records show ongoing maintenance needs, including window replacements (1997) and various plumbing issues, though many of these older complaints have been addressed.

Recent activity around the building has included multiple 311 calls regarding street cleaning and abandoned vehicles, though these are external to the building itself. The property has undergone routine inspections over the years, with the most recent active concerns focusing on water issues and building interior conditions. While many historical violations have been resolved, the persistence of water-related problems and recent tenant complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.