1048 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133

This four-story, 21-unit multi-family residential building in Russian Hill, constructed in 1918, has undergone significant maintenance and improvement work over recent years, with the most pressing current issues revolving around stucco remediation and fire safety compliance. Most recently, in October 2024, the building began work to remove asbestos-containing stucco from its facade, with a follow-up permit in November 2024 for additional stucco work. A notable fire safety violation was issued in December 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements, though the building is generally considered to have addressed its most critical seismic vulnerabilities through Tier 2 soft story improvements.

The property has undergone substantial electrical and plumbing upgrades, including a new heat pump system in 2024, domestic boiler installation in 2022, and a fire alarm system upgrade in 2023 to meet current fire code requirements. The building has seen significant unit improvements, with three apartments (Units 2, 6, and 8) receiving comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodels between 2019-2022, and infrastructure improvements including sewer piping replacement in 2020 and a new roof installation in 2018. Historical records reveal the building has faced several maintenance challenges, particularly between 2003-2009, when issues such as water damage, heating problems, and alarm system deficiencies were documented.

However, these violations were resolved, often through prompt corrective action. The property has maintained an active maintenance schedule, with regular updates to key systems including the fire alarm system, plumbing, and electrical infrastructure, though the recent sleeping area requirement violation indicates there may still be some outstanding regulatory compliance issues. The building's management has generally addressed violations and complaints in a timely manner, with most issues being resolved or abated within reasonable timeframes. Recent improvements suggest ongoing investment in the building's infrastructure, though the presence of asbestos remediation work and a recent fire safety violation indicates some legacy building system issues remain to be fully resolved.