656-658 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The three-story multi-family residential building at 656-658 Post Street, owned by Malkin & Malkin Properties, has experienced several significant issues and improvements over the past few years. Most recently, in 2024, there have been multiple complaints regarding non-operable windows in Unit 1, particularly concerning fire escape safety, as well as sagging hallway flooring near the bathroom. These complaints were filed between June and July 2024, and a violation was issued in December 2024 regarding sleeping area requirements.

The building has also faced recurring fire safety concerns, with violations issued for sprinkler/standpipe systems in late 2024 and multiple fire code violations in 2020 and 2021. Recent improvements include the remodeling of three bathrooms in October 2020, which involved electrical work including lighting and exhaust fan installations, and the decommissioning of the steam heating boiler in 2019. The building has a history of various maintenance and safety issues, including blocked exits (2024), multiple fire code violations (2024, 2021, 2020), and concerns about window modifications made without proper permits (2001).

The property has undergone several improvement projects since 2011, including HVAC system installations and various plumbing and electrical upgrades, though some permits from this period expired or were issued with violations that required subsequent corrections. A notable historical violation from 2000 involved multiple safety concerns, including combustibles near boiler/water heater, obstructed egress, lack of handrails, and inadequate heat requirements, all of which were abated. The building, constructed in 1917, has undergone various renovations and faced multiple safety compliance issues over the years, with the most pressing recent concerns focusing on fire safety systems and window functionality.