150-154 Eastman St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 150-154 Eastman Street in Russian Hill, owned by H & K Union Street Holdings, has undergone significant renovations since 2016, when it was converted from a 6-family to a 9-family dwelling by adding three accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in the basement level. The building, constructed in 1908, has completed substantial upgrades including a comprehensive fire safety system modernization in 2019 with new smoke detectors, horn strobes, and low-frequency sounders, followed by additional fire alarm upgrades in 2020 to meet 2021 mandates.

Recent construction work (2018-2020) involved extensive plumbing and electrical improvements, including the installation of new boilers, bathroom and kitchen remodels, and electrical panel upgrades across multiple units. The building experienced a serious incident in late 2008 when a fire occurred, leading to a period of unsafe conditions that required remediation and reconstruction. Since then, the property has demonstrated commitment to safety improvements, including completing mandatory soft-story seismic upgrades.

While there have been periodic false fire alarm activations and system malfunctions recorded, no civilian injuries have occurred in these instances. The building has maintained regular construction activity, with some complaints about work hours in 2018, though most recent permit activity suggests completion of major systems upgrades and unit improvements. The property has a history of addressing both routine maintenance and substantial system upgrades, with permits showing consistent investment in improving building infrastructure and resident safety.