53 Girard St, San Francisco, CA 94134

The Louie Family Trust Dtd 12/2 owns this 1999 three-story multi-family residential building located at 53 Girard Street in Portola, which contains two units but has a history of unauthorized unit modifications that raise potential safety and habitability concerns. In 2009, two separate complaints were filed regarding an unauthorized third unit in the ground floor or basement with an added kitchen, though these complaints were relatively quickly abated within a week. A similar complaint about a possibly illegal unit was filed in 2006, suggesting a pattern of unauthorized modifications.

The building has undergone some authorized improvements, including the replacement of six aluminum windows with vinyl frame windows in 2008 (cost: $3,300) and the installation of vinyl siding on the right side of the house (cost: $6,000). In recent months, the property has experienced multiple surface maintenance issues, particularly concerning the sidewalk and curb areas. Between August and December 2024, there were several reports of sidewalk defects, curb issues, and graffiti, though most of these cases were resolved promptly.

There were two complaints about driveway blocking in October 2024, with one case unable to be verified by enforcement officers. The building's only recorded fire incident involved a malfunctioning alarm system with no civilian injuries reported. The property's maintenance record shows ongoing attention is required for exterior upkeep, as evidenced by the multiple reports of graffiti and sidewalk issues, though these primarily concern public areas outside the building rather than the structure itself.