544-548 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 544-548 Union Street in Telegraph Hill, owned by the Family Trust of Elizabeth W Hirsch, has a history dating back to 1909. The mixed-use property, which includes retail space, underwent a reroofing project in 2002 at a cost of $8,070, though records show this permit has since expired.

Several street space permits were issued in the 2000s and most recently in 2019, indicating some temporary use of public space adjacent to the property. The building faced a vacant commercial storefront issue in 2018, according to a complaint filed with the Code Enforcement Section, though this case is now marked as not active.

More recently, between August and December 2024, there has been a notable increase in environmental challenges in the immediate vicinity, with multiple 311 complaints regarding garbage and debris, including several reports of human waste or urine on the street, and cases of abandoned furniture and other debris. The area has also experienced recurring issues with encampments, as evidenced by multiple reports to the Healthy Streets Operation Center, with individuals declining services when approached by outreach teams. While these external issues do not directly indicate problems with the residential units themselves, they do suggest the building is situated in an area experiencing significant urban challenges in recent months.