627 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 39-unit, 5-story multi-family residential building at 627 Taylor Street, constructed in 1914 and currently owned by Ballyhallinan Family LP, has undergone significant safety and infrastructure upgrades in recent years. The building is presently addressing a sleeping area requirements violation from December 2023, which is still open. Notable fire safety improvements include a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade completed in August 2024 at a cost of $105,838 to comply with San Francisco Fire Department requirements, and the installation of low-frequency horns, detectors, and strobe lights throughout the building in April 2024.

The property has a history of fire safety violations dating back to 2015, with recurring issues related to fire alarms, sprinklers, and blocked exits, though many have been corrected or abated. The building has undergone several major infrastructure improvements, including a $200,000 electrical service upgrade in 2019 to 400-amp 3-phase service with new main switchboard, and individual unit load centers. Unit 52 received a comprehensive kitchen remodel in 2019, while units 10 and 23 underwent significant renovations after fire and water damage in 2014.

The property has experienced periodic maintenance issues, including a 2018 hoarding case and a 2015 complaint about working without a permit, though these have been resolved. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 primarily relate to street cleaning issues in the vicinity of the building, rather than building-specific concerns. The property has maintained its rental status as a multi-family residential building, with regular routine safety inspections showing generally improved compliance with safety regulations, despite the recent open violation regarding sleeping area requirements.