1005 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 22-unit, 4-story apartment building at 1005 Hyde Street, owned by Harry & Jennie J Chin since 2010, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance upgrades since its construction in 1915. Most recently, in July 2023, the building received extensive fire safety improvements with the installation of a remote central station fire alarm system, including smoke and heat detectors, pull stations, and horn/strobe devices, at a cost of $63,467. The building's safety systems have been a focus of attention, with a new steam boiler installed in 2021 and previous fire-related repairs in unit 3 documented in 1997.

Historical records show the building experienced fire escape maintenance issues in 2003-2014, when violations related to ladders and handrails were identified and subsequently abated. The property has a history of infrastructure improvements, including seismic retrofitting in 2001 (although the permit expired), reroofing projects in 1996 and 1998, and a horizontal addition completed in 1992. Recent maintenance challenges have included an open violation from January 2024 regarding sleeping area requirements.

The building's location has experienced recurring issues with street maintenance and parking enforcement, as evidenced by numerous 311 calls for garbage, debris, and blocked driveways throughout 2024. While the property has had various fire safety concerns documented between 2007 and 2024, the majority have been resolved or shown as conditions corrected, with the most recent being a 2024 fire alarm system-related violation. Regular routine inspections by Housing Inspection Services have been conducted, with the most recent being in 2009, though some violations required multiple notices before resolution.