540 Ofarrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102

540 O'Farrell Street is a 6-story, 36-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1922, currently owned by 540 O'Farrell Street LLC. The property has undergone significant maintenance and improvements in recent years, with the most recent major work being a flat roof re-roofing project completed in October 2024 at a cost of $30,434.

A substantial fire alarm system upgrade was initiated in December 2023 to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, following multiple fire alarm-related complaints and violations in 2024. The building has experienced recurring fire safety issues recently, with violations and complaints in 2024 relating to sprinkler systems, sleeping area requirements, and elevator operation, though some of these have been marked as "Condition Corrected" or "No Merit." The property has undergone numerous unit renovations over the past decade, including multiple kitchen and bathroom remodeling projects in various units (101, 603, 401, 206, 405, and others) between 2013 and 2024, typically involving cabinet replacement, new appliances, and associated electrical and plumbing work. Notable infrastructure improvements include boiler replacements in 2018 and the recent fire alarm system upgrade.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to both unit-specific improvements and building-wide systems, though recent fire safety compliance issues suggest ongoing challenges in these areas. While the building has experienced some historical plumbing issues, as evidenced by complaints in 2000-2001 regarding backup in multiple units, these appear to have been addressed. Recent 311 calls and complaints have primarily related to typical urban issues such as noise, parking, and street cleaning, rather than building-specific concerns.