295-299 Lee Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112

The property at 295-299 Lee Avenue is a two-story multi-family residential building with five units, constructed in 1908 and currently owned by Castle Susan. The building underwent significant renovations in 2008-2010, including a completed ground floor bar remodel ($75,000) and a major seismic retrofit ($128,966) that expanded the building's ground floor coverage and added ADA-compliant restrooms. The property received comprehensive electrical and plumbing upgrades during this period, including new systems for both commercial and residential spaces, though several permits from 2010 expired without completion. A notable building violation was recorded in 2018 regarding unauthorized modifications to unit #299 that included the addition of a kitchen sink, cabinets, shower, and electrical water heater without proper permits, though the case is currently marked as active.

The building has experienced multiple issues with vacant commercial storefront compliance between 2018 and 2023, with several notices of violation issued regarding the non-compliance with the vacant commercial storefront ordinance. Recent work includes a sewer line and house trap replacement completed in 2014. The property has a mixed record of fire incidents, with several responses to cooking fires, smoke detector activations, and medical assists recorded, though none resulted in civilian injuries. Recent complaints from 2023-2024 regarding garbage and debris, as well as recent 311 calls, suggest ongoing maintenance and cleanliness issues in the surrounding area.

The building's commercial spaces have faced recurring vacant storefront violations, with the most recent notification filed in June 2023. Infrastructure improvements include an attempted solar panel installation in 2010, though this permit was ultimately cancelled. Multiple permits for street space usage were issued in 2010, reflecting ongoing maintenance and operational needs for the property. The building's history suggests a pattern of regulatory challenges regarding its commercial spaces, particularly relating to storefront occupancy and maintenance compliance.