561 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94133

561 Greenwich Street is a three-story, 10-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1961 in Telegraph Hill. The property has undergone several significant improvements and repairs over the years, with the most recent work focused on Unit 5 (kitchen and bathroom remodeling) and Unit 7 (window replacement) currently permitted as of December 2024.

The building completed its mandatory seismic retrofit as a Tier 3 soft-story building, with work officially signed off and a Certificate of Final Completion issued. There have been recurring issues with ventilation and window maintenance, as evidenced by multiple tenant complaints in early 2023 regarding sealed windows and ventilation modifications, which resulted in violations that required reactivation of previously operable windows and correction of unauthorized vent installations. The building's maintenance record shows regular updates to major systems, including multiple water heater replacements (most recently in 2021), hydronic boiler installation (2015), and bathroom/kitchen renovations in various units (including significant work in 2014-2015).

Fire safety improvements were implemented in 2022 with the addition of low-frequency sounders throughout the building to comply with San Francisco fire code requirements. Historical records from 2001-2006 indicate previous maintenance challenges, including problems with plumbing fixtures, heating systems, and interior surfaces, but these issues were resolved and have not recurred in more recent inspections. The building has maintained its fire alarm systems (with the most recent inspection in 2024 showing no merit) and generally demonstrates active management through regular permit applications for maintenance and upgrades.