701-703 Chenery St, San Francisco, CA 94131

The property at 701-703 Chenery Street in Glen Park, a two-unit mixed-use building constructed in 1904, has undergone significant renovations and faced notable challenges in recent years. Most concerning was a fire incident in June 2022 that caused structural damage to the ground floor dry cleaning area, requiring substantial remediation work costing $70,000. Since then, the building has received extensive improvements, including a complete re-roofing in October 2023 ($45,200), comprehensive unit renovations in 2023 ($395,000 total for multiple permits), and major electrical upgrades including new 400-amp service completed in June 2024.

Accessibility improvements are in progress, with recent permits showing work to comply with ADA requirements including restroom reconfiguration and new entrance construction. The ongoing construction work has generated some concerns, including a May 2024 incident where untempered glass fell from the building during work, injuring pedestrians below, and complaints about construction noise. Recent infrastructure improvements include a new forced air furnace installation in early 2024 and plumbing updates throughout the building.

The property management has been actively addressing building systems, as evidenced by the replacement of the main water line in 2020 and various electrical upgrades. Recent 311 calls from December 2024 and January 2025 primarily relate to street-level issues such as garbage, debris, and a damaged tree, which while needing attention, are more related to street maintenance than building conditions. The property has made significant progress since the fire incident, with numerous completed permits demonstrating ongoing investment in building improvements and code compliance.