701 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94133

701 Greenwich Street is a three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building with commercial space, constructed in 1907 and currently owned by the Archdiocese of San Francisco & School of the Holy Name. The building has undergone several significant improvements and maintenance work over the years, with the most recent being water heater replacement in May 2024 and wall furnace replacement in February 2023. Past renovations include a substantial kitchen and bathroom update in 2009 ($10,500), plumbing modifications in 2004 ($14,000) for a hair salon, and various electrical upgrades including washer/dryer facilities installation in 2003. The building has experienced several maintenance and safety issues that required attention.

In March 2005, a routine inspection revealed multiple concerns including problems with stairs, emergency exits, pressure release pipes, and the need for smoke detectors, though these were all abated by May 2005. In July 2009, plumbing issues in the lightwell were reported and subsequently resolved. The property has maintained active upkeep with various systems being regularly updated, though there have been some historical compliance issues such as an expired reroofing permit from 1996 and several cancelled or withdrawn permits from the late 1980s related to garage modifications and daycare facilities. Recent activity in 2024 has shown continued maintenance response with multiple garbage and debris clearances in the vicinity, though these primarily relate to street cleaning rather than building-specific issues.

The building's only recorded fire incident involved water-related problems with no civilian injuries reported. The most recent permits and repairs indicate ongoing maintenance and system upgrades, particularly regarding heating and plumbing infrastructure. While there have been historical violations regarding safety features and maintenance, these were addressed at the time and no active violations are currently on record. The recent 2024 permits show continued attention to building systems, particularly regarding heating (water heater and wall furnace replacements), though some concerns about proper maintenance procedures can be inferred from the historical permit activity.