1500-1508 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 6-unit residential building at 1500-1508 Hyde Street, built in 1907 and classified as a Flat & Store with 3 stories, has undergone several significant renovations and faced various maintenance issues over the years. Most notably, in 2018, the building completed a $56,000 soft-story strengthening project on its first floor, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. The building has undergone substantial plumbing and electrical upgrades, including a major overhaul in 2011-2012 that involved work on four kitchens, four laundry rooms, twelve bathrooms, multiple water heaters, and three furnaces, along with extensive electrical installations including new circuits, lighting, and appliance connections.

Recent concerns include a June 2022 complaint about multiple appliance failures and unit damage, and a November 2020 complaint about a potentially dangerous handicap-operated front door at the cafe. The building experienced several violations in 2016 related to fire safety requirements, which were subsequently addressed. Historical issues include a 2012 incident involving unauthorized construction work on rear stairs, a 2014 complaint about locked fire exits, and a 2000 violation regarding weatherproofing and handrail repairs.

The property has also maintained its commercial space operations, currently authorized as a restaurant with ABC Type 41 license, though there have been periods of non-compliance that required correction, such as the 2012 unauthorized kitchen relocation in Unit #5. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to code compliance and safety requirements, including a 2016 water heater upgrade and various repair permits. Recent 311 calls (as of 2023-2024) have primarily concerned external issues like parking, lighting, and street maintenance, with no significant building-specific complaints noted. The property is currently listed as having completed its soft-story retrofit work, receiving a Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) under Tier 4 status, and maintains active commercial operations through its ground-floor retail space.