388-392 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The property at 388-392 Union Street is a three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building located in Telegraph Hill, constructed in 1906 and currently owned by the Yee John K & Shirley Truste. The building has experienced several significant issues over the past two decades, with the most notable being recurring hoarding concerns in recent years.

Between 2021 and 2022, there were multiple housing inspection reports (202180736, 202289632, and 202292823) documenting visible hoarding through street-facing windows, with one complaint in 2013 (201385601) specifically noting fire hazard risks due to high piles of boxes. In 2005, the building underwent a routine inspection that revealed several safety concerns including the need for fire extinguishers, smoke detector issues, wood stair repairs, and emergency exit concerns - all of which were abated by May 17, 2005.

More recently, there have been some street-related issues documented through 311 calls, including reports of abandoned vehicles and garbage/debris (most notably in 2024), though these are primarily external to the building itself and are not directly related to the building's condition or safety. The most recent building-related concerns appear to have been resolved, with no active violations or complaints currently on file. The property's documented history shows a pattern of clutter and safety compliance issues, particularly in the mid-2000s and early 2020s, with timely responses from management to address violations when they occur, though the recurrence of hoarding incidents suggests an ongoing challenge in maintaining building-wide order.