55-59 John St, San Francisco, CA 94133

This three-story multi-family residential building at 55-59 John Street in Nob Hill, containing four units and built in 1907, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various compliance checks over its recent history. Most notably, in 2016, the building underwent window upgrades with the installation of three energy-efficient fibrex windows, and received approval to legalize a fourth dwelling unit in the basement, following an earlier cancelled permit application from 2015. The property has required attention to maintenance issues, including multiple instances of dry rot repairs to the back porch, with documented work in 2009 ($5,000) and 2010 ($15,000) involving kitchen remodels and electrical/plumbing updates.

The building's safety systems have been the subject of regular inspections and upgrades, particularly in 1986 when fire sprinkler heads were added and a fire escape system was installed. Recent housing inspections in 2018 revealed several safety compliance issues that were subsequently addressed, including the installation of carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguisher maintenance, building identification number installation, and various fire safety requirements. The property has experienced some routine maintenance issues in the past, as documented in a 2005 complaint regarding incomplete ceiling repairs after flooding and window mechanism problems.

Recent history includes noise complaints in 2021 and 2024, though these are not directly related to building conditions. The most recent sidewalk defect report from 2012 was resolved, and there was an abandoned vehicle report near the property in 2015. The building's owners, Dean Gin & Felicia M Y Tom, have generally addressed maintenance and safety requirements through proper permitting and inspections, though there have been instances of cancelled permits and violations that required follow-up.