266-268 London St, San Francisco, CA 94112

The two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building at 266-268 London Street in the Excelsior neighborhood, owned by Eva Yau, was constructed in 1900 and has undergone several significant modifications and faced various regulatory challenges over the years. In 2000-2001, substantial improvements were made to the attic space, including the installation of skylights, insulation, and new access stairs, with associated costs totaling $16,000. The property experienced notable safety and compliance issues in February 2001, when multiple fire safety violations were documented, including concerns about sprinklers, fire extinguishers, and combustible storage, though these violations were abated by March 2001.

More recent history shows ongoing maintenance and safety concerns, with a particularly concerning active complaint from November 1999 regarding a possible illegal unit lacking proper fire exit windows, which remains unresolved. Routine housing inspections have been conducted regularly, with the most recent occurring in January 2011. The building's recent history primarily consists of external issues, with numerous 311 calls between 2021-2023 regarding parking violations, including vehicles parking on sidewalks and blocking driveways.

Most of these parking enforcement cases resulted in officers being unable to locate the reported vehicles, though some citations were issued. The only interior-related service request in recent years was for the pickup of an abandoned Christmas tree in January 2023. While many of the historical violations related to fire safety and building maintenance have been resolved, the outstanding concern regarding the possible unpermitted unit from 1999 and the building's age suggest ongoing attention to safety and habitability conditions may be warranted.