1575 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 12-unit, 3-story apartment building at 1575 Washington Street in Nob Hill, owned by Halug Corp and constructed in 1907, has undergone several significant renovations and faced various maintenance challenges over the years. Most notably, the building is currently classified as Non-Compliant under the mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program (as of October 2023), with an active complaint filed in October 2017 regarding its failure to meet seismic retrofit requirements. In 2020, a significant construction project was initiated to add two accessory dwelling units and expand an existing unauthorized unit, while a soft-story retrofit was completed in 2019 at a cost of $140,000. More recently, in August 2021, the building received a new steam boiler replacement.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to essential systems, including a completed reroofing project in 2008 (cost: $20,100) and a street space permit issued in 2010. However, there have been recurring issues with building systems and safety features, including multiple fire code violations between 2017-2022 related to sprinkler systems, alarm systems, and exit maintenance. A cluster of violations was documented in 2001 regarding heat maintenance, handrail repair, and lead paint concerns, all of which were abated by November 2001. More recently, a fire safety violation regarding sprinkler service was issued and abated in October 2022.

The building experienced a brief period of heating system issues in late 2015, which was resolved within weeks, and housing inspection records show routine inspections have been conducted over the years. The property has had minimal fire incidents, with only four documented cases between 2010 and 2022, none resulting in civilian injuries. While recent 311 calls from 2022-2025 primarily relate to street-related issues (abandoned vehicles, parking enforcement) and the presence of encampments, these external matters do not directly affect the building's internal conditions. A sewer issue was reported to the Department of Public Health in November 2023, though the specific resolution is not detailed in the records.