2855 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 15-unit apartment building at 2855 Polk Street in Russian Hill, owned by Polk 2855 LLC, is a 3-story structure built in 1925 that has undergone several significant improvements over the past decades. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 at a cost of $90,000, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Recent improvements include a kitchen and bathroom remodel in Unit 104 (currently in progress as of December 2024), an HVAC system upgrade in 2012, and a fire alarm system modernization completed in 2023 to meet California State Fire Marshal code requirements.

The building has also addressed maintenance issues, including dry rot repair and stucco work completed in 2024, though there have been recurring complaints about peeling paint on the front and south exterior reported in June and July 2024. Historical records show some tenant concerns in the past, including a window mold issue in 2013 and heating system problems in 1994. The building's infrastructure improvements include water heater replacement in 2010 and laundry facility upgrades in 2020.

The property has maintained its compliance with major building safety requirements, as evidenced by the issuance of its CFC for the soft-story retrofit. Recent 311 calls have primarily concerned external issues such as garbage, parking violations, and tree maintenance, rather than internal building problems. While there was a fire alarm system complaint in 2019, it was promptly corrected within nine days. The building's management has generally addressed maintenance issues as they arise, with most building permits being completed in a timely manner.