137-139 Porter St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The three-story multi-family residential building at 137-139 Porter Street in Bernal Heights, currently owned by the Irene Lok Shelter Trust, was constructed in 2008 and consists of two units. The building's construction and subsequent permits reveal a complex history characterized by multiple permit expirations, renewals, and violations.

During construction between 2005-2008, there were several permit-related issues, including multiple expired permits and violations for work beyond approved scope, particularly concerning the front facade modifications and interior layout changes. These violations were eventually abated in 2012, and the building received necessary inspections and finalizations for its various systems including plumbing (four bathrooms, two laundry rooms, etc.), electrical (complete wiring installation), and other infrastructure components. Recent history shows the property facing some maintenance challenges, particularly in 2023 when multiple fire code violations were issued regarding vegetation (weeds and grass) that were subsequently abated.

The building has experienced routine urban maintenance issues as evidenced by recent 311 calls regarding graffiti and pavement defects, though these are typical for the neighborhood. Notably, there have been no recorded fire incidents with civilian injuries at this address, and all fire-related complaints have been minor, typically involving non-emergency situations like smoke odors or water problems. The property has undergone normal urban wear-and-tear maintenance issues over recent years, with multiple instances of sidewalk graffiti and periodic landscape maintenance violations, though these are not uncommon for the location.