641 Ofarrell St, San Francisco, CA 94109

641 O'Farrell Street is a 7-story, 97-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1907, currently owned by 641 O'Farrell Street LLC. The building has undergone significant renovations and faced multiple compliance challenges over the past decade. Major renovation work from 2013 to 2018 included kitchen and bathroom remodels in various units, hallway carpet replacement, and electrical upgrades.

In 2016-2017, the building underwent exterior improvements including metal faux brick siding replacement. However, the property has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues, as evidenced by recent fire code violations in 2024 related to standpipe systems, fire extinguishers, and alarm systems, all requiring corrective action. A notable incident occurred in 2022 when unit 506 suffered significant water damage affecting bathroom/closet areas, with reports of mold and fixture problems.

The building also has active complaints regarding boiler permit renewals as of October 2024. The property has a history of building code violations and complaints from 2009 through 2019, including issues with interior surfaces, maintenance responsiveness, and an intercom system. While many past violations have been abated, including a significant Notice of Violation from 2013 that was addressed by 2018, there are ongoing concerns about fire safety systems based on recent citations. The building underwent various infrastructure improvements in 2019-2019, including electrical system upgrades, but continues to require attention to fire safety compliance as evidenced by multiple violation notifications in 2024.