471-475 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The 471-475 Union Street building is a three-story, five-unit multi-family residential structure located in Telegraph Hill and constructed in 1913, currently owned by 471-475 Union St LLC. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, with recent work including a completed re-roofing project in September 2024 costing $12,000, and a fire alarm upgrade initiated in July 2023. Major renovations in 2015-2016 focused on legalizing a sixth unit on the ground floor, which included kitchen and bathroom remodeling, installation of a new fire sprinkler system, and electrical upgrades.

Historical issues included lead paint violations in 2015-2016, which were resolved by August 2018, and various maintenance concerns from 1999-2000 regarding lighting, water leaks, and garbage area conditions. The building has a Tier 3 Soft Story designation with work completed and the Certificate of Final Completion issued, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Recent maintenance and inspection records indicate ongoing attention to building systems, with electrical work including new electrical service installations, and multiple plumbing upgrades completed in 2015-2016.

The property has experienced periodic issues with exterior maintenance as evidenced by multiple 311 calls for sidewalk cleaning and loose garbage between 2015-2019, and one instance of graffiti in 2016, all of which were resolved. Regular street space permits were issued in 2017, suggesting ongoing engagement with city infrastructure requirements. Notably, there has been only one recorded fire incident related to a malfunctioning smoke detector, with no civilian injuries reported.