14-16 30th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The property at 14-16 30th Street in Bernal Heights is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1908, currently owned by Robert T Noelke 2012 Tr. The building has experienced a series of concerning issues over recent years, with the most pressing being a current active violation (as of March 2023) regarding a dangerous roof condition involving corrugated plastic panels that pose a fall hazard to firefighters. Recent building complaints from 2024 describe unauthorized construction work involving structural modifications and concerns about the building's safety, including reports of work being performed by unlicensed workers. The property has a lengthy history of violations dating back to 2004, including problems with heating systems, water damage, mold, and various building maintenance issues.

Of particular note is the property’s recent activity involving unauthorized construction and alterations, with multiple complaints in 2023-2024 regarding work being performed without proper permits, including attempts to convert the originally permitted two-unit structure into a five-unit building. Previous permits from 2015-2022 show various attempts at renovation and compliance work, including interior demolition and remodeling of residential units, though many of these permits were filed or expired without clear resolution. The building's planning records reveal an ongoing pattern of proposed changes and compliance issues, including attempts to add additional units and address historical violations, with most recent activity focusing on temporary structural support work approved in 2023 in response to safety concerns. The property has seen multiple periods of alleged vacancy or abandonment between 2018-2024, with reports of dangerous working conditions, structural problems, and unauthorized modifications.

Despite numerous permits and planning proposals to restore and improve the building, many of these efforts appear to have generated more compliance issues than solutions. The building's maintenance history shows recurring problems with basic systems and structures, suggesting ongoing challenges with property upkeep and safety compliance. The most recent documented structural work (2023) appears to be temporary in nature, indicating that more permanent repairs and improvements are still needed. The numerous complaints and violations, particularly regarding unauthorized work and safety concerns, suggest that the property has been subject to significant maintenance and regulatory challenges in recent years, requiring close attention to ongoing building safety and habitability issues.