235 Peabody St, San Francisco, CA 94134

The two-unit residential building at 235 Peabody Street in Visitacion Valley, owned by Peter Zhi Chao Cai, has experienced recurring sewer issues over the past several years. Most notably, there have been three documented sewage backup incidents between 2019 and 2024, affecting various areas including the catch basin and sewer vents, with the most recent incident occurring in December 2024 through a side sewer vent.

These recurring sewer problems, which required field work and flushing interventions to resolve, suggest an ongoing infrastructure challenge. The building, constructed in 1950 and classified as a Flats & Duplex, has undergone minimal permitted modifications over the years, with records showing a cancelled permit from 1987 for creating an in-law apartment in the basement and an expired permit from 1986 for installing aluminum windows.

On a positive note, the property recently completed a reroofing project in November 2023, representing a $10,000 investment in building maintenance. While there was one parking-related complaint in January 2021, this appears to be unrelated to the building's condition or infrastructure.