626 Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94108

The 30-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 626 Pine Street, built in 1915, has undergone numerous updates and faced several challenges over its lifespan. Most recently, a reroofing project was completed in November 2023 costing $66,200, and there is a current pending violation from November 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements. The building has a history of plumbing and heating system updates, including the installation of a new steam boiler and storage tanks in December 2015.

Multiple unit renovations have been documented between 2006-2012, including significant improvements to Units 104, 106, 203, 206, and 303, such as kitchen and bathroom remodels and window replacements. The building experienced water-related issues in 2011 with flooding affecting multiple units, followed by a series of fire safety violations between 2017-2023 primarily related to alarm systems and sprinklers, with the most recent violation in November 2023. A cockroach infestation was reported in 2014, and there have been several maintenance and safety inspections over the years, including a notable elevator and fire escape ladder service requirement in 2004.

The property currently shows signs of needing attention to exterior maintenance, with multiple recent 311 calls regarding graffiti (2024) and a sewage backup incident (2024). While the building has had various routine inspections and violations over the years, records show that most issues were addressed, with the exception of some recent concerns. The property management has generally maintained compliance with major safety requirements, though there have been periodic lapses in fire system maintenance that required correction.