775 Commercial St, San Francisco, CA 94108

The four-story, seven-unit residential building at 775 Commercial Street, owned by the Henry & Shook Ping Hong Family, was constructed in 1907 and is classified as an Apartment building with 5 to 14 units. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and safety improvements over the years, including a $18,780 reroofing project in 2012 and a seismic upgrade completed in 1995.

A pattern of fire safety violations was documented in 2019, including issues with sprinkler/standpipe systems, blocked exits, combustible materials, and general hazardous materials, though all were marked as "Condition Corrected" by August 2019. More recently, in 2023-2024, there have been recurring concerns related to fire alarm systems and the building's emergency lighting, with violations noted in the records, including a July 2023 violation for alarm system maintenance that was later abated. The building has a history of fire safety inspections revealing necessary corrections, including multiple smoke detector repairs, fire escape maintenance issues, and egress obstruction problems in 2005, which were promptly addressed within approximately one month.

Recent inspections from 2021-2025 have continued to identify various fire system maintenance needs, though the building management has generally responded to correct these violations. Recent activity at the property has primarily involved exterior maintenance issues in 2024, with multiple 311 calls regarding sidewalk cleaning and garbage management, though these appear to be related to street-level issues rather than building-specific problems. The building's historical permit and violation records suggest regular maintenance and prompt attention to safety concerns, though the frequency of fire system-related issues indicates ongoing challenges in those areas.