550 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94102

The 26-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 550 Leavenworth Street, owned by the Woytak Lidia T Revocable Family Trust, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, in early 2024, serious concerns were reported regarding sanitation and waste management, including clogged trash shoots, rodent infestation, and mail access problems. The building has a history of recurring elevator problems, with multiple tenant complaints about outages in 2015, and emergency system violations have persisted, including recent open violations for sleeping area requirements and standpipe issues from 2023-2024.

There was a major fire incident in 2011 requiring substantial repairs ($425,000) to common areas, facades, and systems, followed by numerous infrastructure upgrades including a complete fire alarm system replacement, plumbing, and electrical work. The building has undergone several significant safety upgrades over the years, including a seismic retrofit in 1999 and various modernization projects. Recent fire safety inspections in 2024 revealed multiple violations related to fire code requirements, though many were promptly corrected.

The property's maintenance history shows regular attention to basic infrastructure, with recent electrical upgrades completed in 2022 including a new 125A 240V 3-phase subpanel system. However, recurring issues with garbage management and elevator functionality have persisted, suggesting ongoing operational challenges. The building's age (constructed in 1915) is evident in its maintenance record, which shows continuing efforts to address both historical and modern safety requirements, though some recent fire safety violations remain open.