685-687 Chenery St, San Francisco, CA 94131

The property at 685-687 Chenery Street in Glen Park is a one-story multi-family residential building with commercial space, constructed in 1900 and containing two units. The building has a concerning history of violations and maintenance issues, with the most significant ongoing concern being the illegal use of the basement as an unauthorized office space, which was first documented in June 2004.

This violation, which remains active despite abatement proceedings, involves multiple code infractions related to life safety, occupancy fire separation, and unpermitted electrical and plumbing work. More recently, in July 2024, serious maintenance issues were reported, including exposed wiring, plumbing leaks, an non-compliant bathroom, uneven flooring, and an allegedly expired business license, though this complaint is currently listed as not active. The building's permit history shows some maintenance work being performed over the years, including a $5,000 reroofing project in 2006 and drywall repairs in 1985, but these appear to be relatively minor compared to the ongoing violations.

The property has been the subject of numerous parking-related complaints in 2024-2025, with several reports of driveway blocking and illegal parking, though these are external issues not directly related to building safety. There have also been reports of curb defects in mid-2024, with at least one case being addressed and resolved by the city. The persistence of the basement office use violation and the recent maintenance issues suggest ongoing challenges with building compliance and upkeep, dating back to at least 2004, when the illegal office use was first documented.