555 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 555 Eddy Street property is a four-story, 39-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1910, currently owned by Eddy Apartments LLC. The building has undergone numerous renovations and maintenance projects over the years, with the most significant recent work being the installation of life safety sounders in every dwelling unit in December 2023, following fire safety requirements. The building has experienced recurring elevator issues, with multiple complaints in recent years (most recently in February 2024) and a particularly concerning pattern of elevator failures affecting disabled residents.

Significant fire safety concerns have been documented throughout the building's history, including recent violations in 2023-2024 related to sprinklers, alarm systems, and sleeping area requirements, though many historical violations such as those in 2020 and 2019 were eventually abated. The property has a history of maintenance and upgrade work, including substantial interior renovations in multiple units between 2014 and 2017, focusing on kitchen and bathroom improvements, electrical upgrades, and plumbing work. Building systems have received attention, including a boiler replacement in 2022 and various plumbing upgrades.

The building has experienced multiple pest control issues historically, with documented complaints of rodent infestation and sanitation concerns in 2018, and interior surface violations were addressed in early 2014. Recent improvements include a new roof installed in 2014 and various unit-specific upgrades to meet modern standards. The building's location in the Tenderloin neighborhood has been subject to typical urban challenges, as evidenced by numerous 311 calls regarding street cleaning and maintenance issues in the surrounding area, though these are external to the building itself.