601-611 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102

The 6-story, 39-unit multi-family residential building at 601-611 Geary Street, built in 1923 and currently owned by Hereford Court LP, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there was a major fire safety upgrade completed in 2021 at a cost of $58,617, which included the installation of new smoke detectors, horn strobes, and a wireless fire alarm control unit to comply with updated fire code requirements.

However, the building has faced recurring elevator issues, with multiple complaints in 2024-2025 regarding elevator outages, and safety violations related to fire systems have continued to emerge, with violations issued for alarm systems and multiple fire code violations throughout 2023-2024. Recent concerns include a significant pest infestation reported in October 2023, involving both bed bugs and fleas, and issues with the fire alarm system in late 2023 through 2024. The building has undergone various improvements over the years, including a 2015 reroofing project ($44,000) and unit renovations in 2007 that involved kitchen upgrades in units 303 and 602.

There was a cluster of building violations in 2017 related to fire safety, including problems with the elevator, fire escape, fire proofing, and security features, though these were marked as abated within a month. The property has also seen commercial space transitions, with retail and grocery uses established in 2017 following approval to change the use from vacant space. The building's maintenance history shows regular updates to critical systems, including water heater replacements, boiler maintenance, and various electrical upgrades, indicating ongoing efforts to maintain building infrastructure despite recurring safety and maintenance issues.