1053-1055 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The five-story, 20-unit multi-family residential building at 1053-1055 Bush Street, owned by the Scher Revocable Trust, has undergone several significant infrastructure improvements since its construction in 1919. Recent electrical upgrades include the installation of multiple heating systems and sub-panels in August 2024, following previous heat-related complaints. The building has experienced recurring heating issues, with multiple complaints about lack of heat in 2024, and water supply problems in May 2024.

Fire safety improvements have been a focus, with a fire alarm system upgrade completed in February 2020, including low-frequency horns and new power supply. The building has faced several maintenance challenges, as evidenced by building violations in 2023 that required repairs to walls, elevator, smoke enclosure door, and general sanitation issues, though these were abated by May 2023. Historical maintenance records show attention to various systems, including plumbing upgrades (steam boiler replacement in 2020, radiator line repairs in 2014), electrical improvements (400-amp three-phase service installation in 2015), and individual unit renovations (Unit #17 kitchen remodel in 2008).

The building has a documented history of fire safety inspections, with issues related to alarm systems, sprinklers, and blocked exits being corrected between 2019 and 2024. Recent complaints have raised concerns about the intercom system's functionality, with reports of continuous buzzing that began in early 2025. While the building has experienced multiple false fire alarms and system malfunctions, there have been no reported civilian injuries in fire incidents, and most safety violations appear to have been promptly addressed.