566 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The 29-unit, three-story apartment building at 566 Vallejo Street, owned by the Mayer Family Living Trust, was constructed in 1955 and has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past several years. Most notably, in 2024, major fire safety upgrades are underway, with permits issued in January and March 2024 for new fire alarm control panels, sounders in bedrooms and living rooms, and various detection systems throughout building 2 (west), with an associated cost of approximately $133,835. The building has seen extensive unit improvements between 2020-2023, including multiple kitchen and bathroom remodels, window replacements, and the installation of ductless HVAC systems in units 11, 18, 24, 26, 28, 36, and 38, along with plumbing upgrades and electrical panel replacements.

A building-wide soft story upgrade has been completed with CFC issuance. The property has experienced several maintenance challenges, including 2023 repairs for dry rotted siding and plaster damage, and a complaint about illegal after-hours scaffolding work in June 2023, though this was resolved by June 28. Historical violations from 2005-2010 regarding boiler permits and various safety concerns were abated by July 2010.

Currently, there is an open fire violation from November 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements that requires correction through obtaining a permit. The building has undergone several routine inspections over the years, with most recent citations related to fire safety requirements. The property is currently under active fire system upgrades and has demonstrated ongoing investment in unit improvements and building safety systems.