1841 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 5-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1841 Hyde Street in Russian Hill, constructed in 1913 and currently owned by Survivors Trust, has undergone several significant improvements and faced some maintenance challenges over the past years. Most notably, in 2024, the building received substantial updates to its fire safety systems, including an upgrade to the fire alarm system (completed in May 2024 at a cost of $28,894), along with the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas. The property completed a re-roofing project in April 2024 ($15,000), and previously underwent important seismic retrofitting work in 2015 to comply with the wood frame seismic retrofit program.

The building has experienced some infrastructure issues, particularly regarding its sewer system, with documented sewage backup incidents reported in both January 2022 and January 2025. Historical records show past violations related to electrical systems and egress obstruction in 2001 and 2008, though these were resolved promptly. The property has maintained compliance with the city's soft-story retrofit program and received its Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) under Tier 3 status. Routine maintenance has included various exterior improvements, such as vinyl siding installation in 1990 and multiple roofing projects, though some older permits from 1998 were marked as expired.

Recent 311 calls indicate ongoing concerns with parking violations in the area, though these are external to the building itself. The building's fire safety record shows several false alarms and detector activations (including smoke scares and malfunctioning detectors) over the years, though none resulted in civilian injuries. All known violations and complaints have been resolved, and recent improvements suggest active management of building systems and adherence to safety requirements. The property's most recent series of improvements, particularly the fire safety upgrades and seismic retrofit completion, demonstrate ongoing investment in building safety and infrastructure.