534-538 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The four-unit, four-story apartment building at 534-538 Vallejo Street in Telegraph Hill, owned by Susan Theresa Taylor Living Trust, has undergone significant improvements and maintenance since its construction in 1912. Most notably, recent work in 2023 has focused on roof improvements, with the installation of new LVL rafters to prevent ponding (completed at a cost of $40,000) and a roofing project valued at $15,700. The building received a comprehensive upgrade in 2019 when dry rot repairs were completed on the front bay across all three levels at a cost of $130,000.

Sustainable improvements include the installation of a 3.6 kW solar photovoltaic system in 2023, consisting of nine roof-mounted panels and microinverters. The property underwent substantial renovations in 2012, including the remodeling of bathrooms and kitchens across all four units, installation of radiant heating systems, and extensive electrical upgrades throughout the building. These electrical improvements included the installation of new panels, circuits, and various appliances across all floors, along with the replacement of the building's electrical service to 200-amp with 5 meters.

The building's history includes a routine inspection in 2006 that identified several safety issues related to fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and gas meter instructions, though all violations were promptly resolved within one month. While there have been multiple 311 calls regarding the property, most recently in 2023 concerning tree root damage to the sidewalk, these issues have been primarily external and not directly related to building safety or habitability. A carbon monoxide incident was recorded in the building's history, but no civilian injuries were reported, and no specific date or details are provided.