229-233 Whitney St, San Francisco, CA 94131

The property at 229-233 Whitney Street in Glen Park is a 2-story, 3-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1906, currently owned by John Tsia & Lillian Chen 20. The building's recent history has been marked by significant construction activity and regulatory scrutiny, particularly in 2022-2024. In August 2022, a series of complaints were filed regarding unauthorized construction work, including foundation replacement and framing modifications beyond the scope of permitted exploratory work, leading to multiple notices of violation and stop-work orders.

These violations prompted active neighborhood concerns about construction safety and permit compliance, and the resulting investigation created a new complaint cycle regarding work exceeding exploratory demo permit boundaries. Recent planning records indicate an ongoing proposal (currently under review) to replace the existing structure with a new 4-story building containing three units and an accessory dwelling unit, along with additional parking and bike storage. This proposal follows earlier attempts to legalize the demolition of the existing three-unit building, which encountered various procedural setbacks including a withdrawn application in early 2022.

The building's maintenance history shows periods of permitted improvements and exploratory work, including roof and deck modifications, seismic upgrades, and interior remodeling. Recent code compliance issues have included concerns about the building's vacant status and failure to comply with the Vacant or Abandoned Building Ordinance, though these violations were abated as of November 2024. The property has also experienced recurring parking enforcement issues on Whitney Street, with multiple reports of vehicles blocking driveways between 2022 and 2024.