543-545 28th St, San Francisco, CA 94131

The 2-unit residential building at 543-545 28th St in Noe Valley, owned by the Pearce Family Trust, was constructed in 1910 and is classified as a Flats & Duplex property. The building has experienced multiple concerning issues in recent years, with the most significant problems emerging between late 2024 and early 2025, including reports of infestation (rodent/insect), clutter, and public health concerns that were transferred to the SF DPH EHS Healthy Housing Program.

There are active violation complaints from November 2024 regarding general dilapidation, window maintenance issues, and the presence of mold/mildew on walls/ceilings. These recent complaints come after a troubling history of maintenance issues in 2002, when the property was cited for problems with interior surfaces, plumbing, electrical systems, and structural elements including stairs, floors, walls, and ceilings, though those violations were abated by May 2002 following repairs that included staircase guardrails and various system updates costing $2,800. The building's maintenance record shows some attention to basic upkeep, with historical permit activity including reroofing work (1996), though these repairs may feel dated given the age of the building and recent problems.

While three fire complaints from 2009-2010 regarding combustible materials, weeds, and an uncategorized issue were promptly corrected, and there were no significant fire-related concerns in recent years, the current active complaints and multiple 311 calls in 2024-2025 suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has also undergone a tenant buyout at a nearby address (561 28th Street) in March 2022 for $32,000 involving one tenant. The accumulated evidence points to a building requiring sustained attention to maintenance and habitability standards, particularly in the areas of plumbing, interior surfaces, and general building upkeep.