21 Lyell St, San Francisco, CA 94112

The two-story multi-family residential building at 21 Lyell Street in Bernal Heights, owned by Ikuko Roth, was constructed in 1908 and contains three units. The property has undergone various maintenance and improvement works over the decades, including reroofing in 1996, several renovations in the mid-1980s, and most recently, sewer house trap work completed in August 2023. The building has faced several significant health and safety issues, most notably in late 2022 when multiple violations were recorded relating to lead-based paint, general paint conditions, and weather-proofing concerns, though these were abated by December 2022.

A more recent plumbing issue was documented in July 2023 regarding a broken/defective sewer house trap that created health and sanitary concerns, though this situation was subsequently addressed. The building's history includes several concerning habitation issues, particularly during the late 1990s, with multiple complaints regarding electrical systems, safety concerns, and potentially unauthorized alterations, including reports of lighting issues, electrical problems, and questionable modifications. More recent complaints from 2020 documented water damage, mold issues, and infrastructure concerns.

A fire safety violation was recorded in January 2013 regarding blocked exits, though this was promptly corrected. The most recent permit activity shows attention to both roofing and plumbing infrastructure, suggesting ongoing maintenance of the building's essential systems. The property has experienced some external issues as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in early 2025 regarding garbage, debris, and street conditions, though these appear to be related to street cleaning rather than building-specific problems.