201-205 Russia Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112

The two-story, multi-family residential building at 201-205 Russia Avenue in the Excelsior neighborhood was constructed in 1925 and features both residential units and commercial space. In 2013, a significant conversion project was undertaken to change a vacant commercial space into a new residential unit on the ground floor, with the work valued at $120,000.

This project went through several permit renewals and related administrative actions between 2018 and 2021, ultimately achieving completion status. The building has undergone several substantial improvements over the years, including a complete electrical rewiring in 2016 with new plugs, lights, switches, and an upgraded 200-amp main service; multiple plumbing renovations between 2016-2019 covering kitchen and bathroom remodels, subfloor work, and the installation of a gas-efficient furnace; and various building maintenance and improvement projects as evidenced by multiple permit renewals and final inspections. Recent history from 2024-2025 shows multiple parking enforcement incidents near the property, with several citations issued for sidewalk parking violations and other parking-related issues, though these do not directly impact the building's condition or resident experience.

A tenant buyout at an adjacent address (207 Russia Avenue) was recorded in May 2019, involving a payment of $6,980 to one tenant. The building's record shows consistent maintenance and updating of systems, with all major permits eventually reaching completion status, though some did expire before renewal. The property underwent a significant transformation from its original state, adding residential units and modernizing essential systems, while maintaining a mixed-use configuration appropriate for the neighborhood.