515-517 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

The three-story multi-family residential building at 515-517 Pacific Avenue, constructed in 1913 and managed by Birmingham Development LLC, has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, including complete electrical rewiring, plumbing upgrades, and a comprehensive renovation of the top-floor residential unit in 2011 that encompassed kitchen and bathroom remodeling, window and skylight replacement, and waterproof shower pan installation. The building's infrastructure has been maintained with two furnace replacements (2012 and 2016) and a completed reroofing project (2011 with a $13,460 investment).

Of particular concern are recent fire safety issues, with violations documented in 2024 (multiple fire code violations), 2023 (alarm systems), and 2022 (overcrowded place of assembly and illegal occupancy). The building has experienced recurring fire system problems since 2013, including blocked exits, alarm system issues, and sprinkler/standpipe concerns, though most prior violations have been addressed and corrected.

Recent maintenance challenges have emerged, as evidenced by a 2024 complaint regarding an inadequately maintained building exterior and multiple sidewalk blocking incidents involving scooters during late 2024. While the property has maintained active compliance with many safety requirements, the pattern of fire safety violations and recent maintenance issues warrant attention, though historical records show appropriate corrections have typically followed violation issuance.