996 Huron Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112

The property at 996 Huron Avenue is a two-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Marcela & Raymond Lacap 200. The building has undergone multiple significant improvements and faced various challenges over the past decade. Recent major work includes plumbing upgrades in 2018 with the replacement of the main water line and meter, installation of a new tankless water heater, and comprehensive commercial tenant improvements including new HVAC, electrical systems, and bathroom facilities.

The building has a history of compliance issues, with several administrative permits in 2017 verifying its occupancy as a 3-unit residential building with ground floor commercial space, and previous unauthorized modifications being addressed, including the removal of unpermitted bathroom work. Recent tenant complaints from 2021-2022 included issues with rodent infiltration and window conditions, while a 2020 complaint raised safety concerns about deteriorating rainwater leaders. The building experienced significant violations in 2000 related to heating, plumbing, and interior surfaces, though these were all abated by October 2000.

The commercial portion of the property has undergone several transitions, including a 2018 change from retail to a barber shop, and there were multiple applications for cannabis dispensary use between 2018-2020, though these were ultimately withdrawn or disapproved. The building's systems have received regular maintenance and upgrades, including electrical service improvements in 2005 and various plumbing repairs. Recent maintenance concerns have primarily involved exterior issues, with multiple 311 calls in 2023-2024 regarding garbage, debris, and parking violations around the property. Two significant tenant buyouts occurred in 2018, one for $70,000 involving 3 tenants and another for $32,000 involving 1 tenant, suggesting substantial rental unit turnover during that period.