650 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 23-unit residential building at 650 Post Street, constructed in 1916 and owned by the Andrews Harry H III Trust T, has undergone several significant safety system upgrades and faced recurring maintenance challenges over the past decade. Most notably, the building was equipped with a new wireless fire alarm system in 2020 (costing $24,500), with subsequent modifications in 2022 including the removal of sounders and adjustments to the elevator recall system. A concerning recent complaint from November 2023 reported that a large table was installed in the elevator to prevent weight limit breaches, compromising accessibility for residents using wheelchairs and strollers.

The building has experienced persistent elevator issues, with multiple service outages documented in 2017 and 2019, including instances requiring fire department intervention to rescue stuck passengers. Other maintenance concerns have included water leaks (2021), mold issues (2017), and various fire safety violations including a recent December 2024 citation for missing standpipe caps. The property has a documented history of responding to building violations, with most issues from 2007 being addressed within a month, including repairs to fire-proofing, garbage chute maintenance, and smoke detection system updates.

Infrastructure improvements include a boiler replacement in 2013 and reroofing work in 2011. Recent fire safety incidents have shown a pattern of alarm system activations without fire (most recently in 2024) and elevator-related emergencies, though fortunately with no civilian injuries recorded. The building's management has made efforts to address various complaints through permits and maintenance work, though some issues appear to recur, particularly regarding elevator functionality and fire safety systems.