962 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94108

The three-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 962 Washington St in Nob Hill, owned by Ada Hongyu Chen, was constructed in 1911 and has undergone several significant maintenance activities over the years. The property has a documented history of fire safety concerns, with multiple violations recorded between 2019 and 2024, including issues with sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, and alarm systems that required correction. September 2024 saw the issuance of violations related to sprinkler service and extinguisher maintenance, following similar violations in November 2023.

The building had substantial fire safety violations in 2005, when issues with fire extinguishers, fire escape ladders, egress obstructions, smoke detection systems, and security features were all documented and subsequently abated by March 2006. Recent maintenance history shows regular attention to building systems, with electrical upgrades including the installation of three 200-amp meters in 2003 and various roofing work completed in 1994 and 2004. More recent repairs include sidewalk maintenance in 2004-2012.

The building has experienced recurring issues with false fire alarms and system malfunctions, though no civilian injuries have been reported in these incidents. Current building activity as of 2024 primarily involves administrative and environmental concerns outside the building, including graffiti removal, parking enforcement, and street cleaning, as logged through 311 calls. The property's location has recently experienced some urban challenges typical of the area, such as illegal parking issues and occasional encampments nearby, though these are external to the building itself.