839 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 839 Post Street building, a 53-unit 6-story multi-family residential property built in 1925 and owned by California West Associates, has undergone several significant renovations and faced various challenges over the past years. Most recently, in March 2024, comprehensive kitchen and bathroom renovations were completed, including plumbing and electrical work. The building has seen important safety improvements, including a voluntary fire alarm system replacement in 2022 to comply with San Francisco Fire Department requirements, and structural strengthening work completed in 2014 valued at $500,000.

However, the property has experienced recurring fire safety concerns, with violations noted in 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements and alarm system maintenance, as well as historical issues with sprinkler/standpipe systems and fire alarms dating back to 2009. The building has faced multiple maintenance and habitability challenges, particularly in 2017 and 2022, when water damage affected multiple units and hallways. The 2017 complaints revealed various interior issues including water damage, damaged walls and ceilings, and problems with weatherproofing.

Earlier violations from 2002 documented issues with windows, including security concerns with non-functioning locks and drafts. A concerning pattern of problems emerged in the 1990s-2000s regarding paint conditions, including a 1998 complaint about chipping paint and asbestos concerns. More recent months have shown ongoing attention to building surroundings, with multiple 311 calls in late 2024 regarding garbage, debris, and environmental concerns outside the building. While many historical violations have been resolved and conditions improved through various repairs and upgrades, the building's maintenance history demonstrates periodic challenges with both unit interiors and building systems requiring attention and remediation.