601-605 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94102

The 35-unit, 6-story multi-family residential building at 601-605 Post Street, constructed in 1922, has experienced persistent maintenance challenges in recent years. Most notably, there has been a recurring issue with the building's elevator system, which has been documented as out of service multiple times throughout 2023-2024, causing significant concern for residents, especially those with disabilities. During 2023, there were also reports of power outages affecting individual units, rodent infestation, and sanitation problems related to garbage management.

The building underwent substantial electrical system upgrades in 2006, including a service upgrade from 200A to 400A and the replacement of outdated wiring, though recent complaints suggest ongoing electrical system reliability issues. The property has an extensive history of building modifications and repairs, including significant ADA compliance work in 2007 that involved bathroom renovations and entry improvements. Various building permits indicate regular maintenance activities, though some, such as a 2023 sleeping area requirement violation related to the fire safety systems, remain open.

Fire safety inspections have generally shown no civilian injuries from incidents, with most being minor issues such as false alarms, smoke detector activations, and a few cooking-related incidents. Recent 311 calls from January 2025 primarily relate to street-level issues such as graffiti and sidewalk cleanliness, while several complaints about garbage management have been documented. The building's ownership is currently held by 555 Taylor LLC, and much of the recent maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and responsiveness to resident concerns, particularly regarding elevator reliability and unit-level service interruptions.