600-610 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108

The 52-unit, 7-story apartment building at 600-610 Bush Street, constructed in 1915 and currently owned by Nancy Kapoor Hermle, has undergone several significant improvements and faced recurring elevator issues in recent years. Most notably, a partial seismic retrofit was completed in 2014-2015 (costing $200,000), followed by various related structural and safety improvements including a new fire alarm system installed in 2017 ($20,000).

Recent plumbing work in 2023 involved the removal of laundry facilities, while earlier upgrades included backflow replacement in 2012 and various plumbing modifications in 2015-2016. The building has faced persistent elevator problems throughout 2023-2024, with multiple tenant complaints about extended outages affecting disabled residents and potential ADA violations.

Fire safety inspections have revealed some ongoing concerns, including a recent violation issued in December 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements. The building's maintenance history shows attention to various building systems, including the removal of obsolete rooftop equipment in 2015 and foundation work in 2015, though several older violations from 2000 and earlier were noted for issues such as leaking lightwell, water heater strapping, and basement fireproofing. The property's location in downtown San Francisco has also experienced typical urban challenges as evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding street cleaning and waste management in recent months.