1537-1539 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94131

The two-unit residential building at 1537-1539 Church Street in Noe Valley, owned by Robert J Polo, has undergone several significant upgrades and faced some maintenance challenges since its construction in 1900. Most recently, in 2024, the property received a complete reroofing ($19,900) and underwent electrical upgrades including rewiring within existing black pipe, lighting improvements, and smoke alarm installation to meet insurance requirements ($20,145). A notable accessibility improvement was completed in late 2023 to comply with the Accessible Business Entrance program, involving the installation of a door release button and buzzard system.

The building's systems received major attention in 2012 when significant plumbing violations were documented and promptly addressed, including water heater flue corrections, proper waste piping installation, and fixture reconnections - all resolved within a month. The electrical system received a substantial upgrade in 2004 with a 200-amp service installation, and previous roofing work was completed in 1991. The property has maintained compliance with building codes since the 2012 plumbing violations were resolved, though there were some infrastructure issues documented through 311 calls, including a collapsed sidewalk in 2013 (which was addressed) and various maintenance matters.

Recent permits indicate ongoing maintenance and improvement of the building's infrastructure, including the 2024 electrical work and the 2023 accessibility upgrades. The building's history shows responsible ownership in addressing violations promptly and maintaining the property through regular upgrades, with recent improvements focusing on accessibility and safety features. While there have been several 311 calls regarding the property, most were related to routine urban maintenance issues rather than building-specific problems.