79-81 Homestead St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The property at 79-81 Homestead Street is a two-unit residential building located in Noe Valley, consisting of a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1909, currently owned by Helene I. Cohen.

The building has undergone several significant modifications and maintenance work over the years, with the most substantial proposed project being a 2021 permit application (which was ultimately cancelled) for comprehensive renovations including raising the building by 15'-9 1/2", adding street-level garage access, remodeling both units' interiors (stairs, kitchens, bathrooms), and constructing new rear decks. The property has experienced some contentious events, most notably in early 2021 when complaints were filed regarding unauthorized modifications to shared access stairs and fences that allegedly violated easement rights, though these complaints were determined to be not active by February 2021. Prior improvements include a 2016 completed project for an 8-foot tall redwood backyard fence, a 2014 renovation of stairs and garbage storage, and various stair repairs in 2008 and 1984.

The building's yard and surrounding area have experienced multiple infrastructure issues, with the most recent being a sewer vent problem in October 2024. The property has also faced several abandoned vehicle incidents in the vicinity between 2013 and 2018, and there were some tree maintenance issues recorded in 2015-2018, though these were resolved through official inspections. Planning records show various attempts at major renovations, including approvals for significant structural alterations and the addition of a garage, while also noting that discretionary review processes were not pursued or were approved without opposition.