552-556 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94133

This three-story, five-unit multi-family residential building at 552-556 Filbert Street, owned by Young Fmly Tr A, was constructed in 1923 and has undergone several significant renovations and faced several regulatory issues over the years. The property has a history of code compliance concerns, most notably including active violations from 2005 regarding unauthorized aluminum window installations and multiple active violations from 2008 pertaining to plumbing repairs and broken glass windows. The building has experienced several major improvements, including a comprehensive $80,000 renovation of a third-floor unit in 2013 that involved kitchen and bathroom remodeling, and significant upgrades in 2016 including kitchen improvements, smoke detector installations, and electrical work totaling $13,000.

These improvements addressed some of the building's safety concerns, as evidenced by historical fire violations in 2008 related to storage and combustibles in exit paths, though the building continues to have active plumbing and building violations as of the most recent records. The property has also received attention for proper maintenance of safety equipment, with past violations requiring the installation of fire extinguishers, repair of fire escapes, and various safety system upgrades. Recent activity at the property (2022-2025) has primarily involved routine maintenance and response to external issues such as sidewalk cleaning and vehicle-related concerns, with no recent building code violations recorded in the last several years.

The building's history includes two notable fire incidents in 1989 when repairs were made to roof fire damage, and a 2008 violation related to combustible materials. Significant work appears to have been completed to bring the building up to current safety standards, including multiple inspections and the resolution of many past violations, though some active violations from 2008 remain on record. The property has undergone systematic improvements over the years, with particular attention to electrical safety, plumbing systems, and unit modernization, indicating ongoing investment in maintaining and upgrading the building's infrastructure.