1553-1557 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The two-story multi-family residential building at 1553-1557 Washington Street in Nob Hill is a 4-unit apartment complex constructed in 1907 and currently owned by Erwin Fong. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, with the most notable being the installation of a 3.8 kW solar panel system on the roof in 2019, and a substantial garage conversion project in 2015 that included the installation of a car stacker/lift system, completed at a cost of $60,000.

Between 2014 and 2015, the building received considerable modernization work including a rear cottage kitchen and bathroom remodel ($25,000), roof repairs including rafter replacement and insulation upgrades, and a comprehensive electrical service upgrade to 200A with new meter boxes. The property faced multiple building violations in August 2009, primarily related to fire safety and plumbing concerns, including issues with fire extinguishers, combustible storage, seismic bracing for water heaters, and various interior surface requirements. However, all these violations were officially abated by October 26, 2009.

A more recent complaint in May 2018 regarding improperly secured construction materials was also resolved. The building's maintenance record shows prompt attention to violations and regular updates to safety features, with no active violations or recent complaints on file. The property has experienced typical urban building issues as documented in 311 calls, including parking enforcement matters and street cleaning requests, which were all addressed appropriately.