53-61 Leese St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The two-story multi-family residential building at 53-61 Leese Street in Bernal Heights, owned by Huddleston Living Trust, was constructed in 1906 and contains 7 units. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and safety upgrades in recent years, with the most recent being a sewer lateral replacement and house-trap installation in May 2024, and the installation of gas piping for a water heater in June 2023. Notably, there have been recurring issues with moisture and mold, with complaints documented in 2019 and more recently in August 2024.

The building has experienced several interior maintenance challenges, including a significant cluster of violations in May 2019 that required attention to walls, ceilings, floor coverings, window hardware, smoke detectors, bathroom fixtures, and mold remediation, though these were all officially abated by August 2019. An active lead paint violation from November 2014 remains on record, with concerns about chipping paint affecting the sidewalk and driveway. The property has received regular safety upgrades, including a voluntary fire alarm system replacement in 2015, though maintenance issues have persisted.

Recent maintenance work has focused on infrastructure improvements, including plumbing upgrades in 2023-2024 and electrical system maintenance. While there have been two fire complaints on record (one in 2015 and another in 2020), both were either resolved or found to have no merit. The building's common areas have undergone routine inspections, and various service requests have been logged through 311 calls, including reports of graffiti, parking issues, and public health concerns, though most of these were resolved promptly. The property's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing violations and completing necessary repairs, though some long-standing issues like lead paint concerns and intermittent moisture problems suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.