5201-5205 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112

The property at 5201-5205 Mission Street is a 2-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1925, currently owned by Ann G & Jim T Lieu LLC. The building has experienced numerous maintenance and habitability issues over the past few years, with multiple active complaints as of 2024, including general maintenance problems, kitchen door issues, and historical concerns about heating and plumbing. Notable building improvements and repairs have been documented, such as recent window replacements, thermostat upgrades, and bathtub painting in January 2024 to comply with a Notice of Violation, though similar violations have recurred.

The property has a history of electrical and plumbing challenges, with multiple complaints between 2021-2024 regarding heating systems, sink backups, and electrical outages. Significant violations were recorded in March 2017 relating to window repair needs, kitchen cabinetry issues, fire safety compliance, and smoke detection requirements, though these were abated by May 2017. More recent issues documented between 2023-2024 include a lack of heat in one unit, plumbing problems, and rodent concerns, with several units experiencing various maintenance challenges.

The building underwent electrical system improvements in 2005, including a 200-amp service upgrade, and has seen various infrastructure maintenance work, including reroofing in 2009 and stairway repairs in 2009. Recent municipal service calls in late 2024-2025 indicate ongoing maintenance needs, including reports of garbage and debris, while a recent sewer backup incident was reportedly resolved by City services. The building has two recorded fire incidents related to electrical equipment malfunctions, though fortunately, no civilian injuries were reported in either case. The property’s planning records show historical issues regarding unauthorized commercial use and occupancy changes, though these have been addressed and closed without violation.