600 Silliman St, San Francisco, CA 94134

The 2-unit, 2-story residential building at 600 Silliman Street in Portola, owned by Chen Jinna, was constructed in 1925 and has undergone several significant renovations, most notably in 2012. During a substantial renovation period from September to December 2012, the property received comprehensive upgrades including complete kitchen and bathroom remodels in both units, electrical system overhauls, plumbing improvements including new water heaters, and the installation of a new heating system. The renovation also included the replacement of all exterior windows, reroofing, and garage door updates, totaling approximately $60,000 in improvements.

The building experienced a series of violations in early 2018 related to water damage, structural issues, and safety concerns such as missing smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, though these were all abated by May 2018. More recently, in July 2023, there was a complaint regarding flaking/peeling paint on the exterior walls, which was addressed by August 2023. The property has undergone multiple infrastructure improvements including a rear stair replacement in 1995 and various maintenance works, with the most recent building permit being for wood replacement work in 2018.

There have been some recent 311 calls in 2024 regarding noise, garbage, and sidewalk defects, particularly concerning tree root damage to the sidewalk, though many of these issues have been resolved. A significant development issue emerged in 2023 when a project proposing to subdivide the lot and construct a new dwelling was submitted for review. This generated some controversy as there were previous complaints in 2018 about potential illegal commercial use of the property, though these complaints were officially closed. Additionally, there have been multiple reports regarding the condition of the property's exterior surfaces and infrastructure over the past year, including issues with paint, debris, and sidewalk conditions, with some cases remaining open as of October 2023.