1556-1560 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1556-1560 Lombard Street in the Marina neighborhood is currently undergoing significant improvements under the ownership of Mb Lombard Street LLC. Built in 1948, this apartment building is in the midst of adding two new units (ADUs) on the first floor, with construction permits issued in 2021 continuing through October 2024 for work on Units 1556A and 1556B. Recent permits indicate improvements including a new fire sprinkler system installation ($45,400) and changes to the entry layout with new concrete slabs ($50,000).

The building has undergone important safety upgrades, including a completed soft-story retrofit in 2022 ($90,000) to improve seismic resilience, and has addressed building code compliance with various fire safety improvements. The property has experienced recurring fire safety issues, with multiple violations documented between 2015 and 2024, though most have been abated. These have included problems with alarm systems, fire sprinkler maintenance, and emergency lighting.

A recent tenant buyout occurred on October 7, 2024, totaling $59,915.53 for one tenant at Unit 1560. The building has undergone significant structural modifications and safety upgrades in recent years, including reroofing in 2020 ($43,000) and the addition of ADUs as part of the local ADU program. A series of parking-related complaints has been filed in 2024, primarily regarding driveway blocking, which while not directly affecting building conditions, indicates ongoing local parking challenges. The building's history shows active management with regular updates to comply with current codes and improve resident safety, though some historical violations suggest past maintenance challenges that appear to be currently addressed through ongoing improvements and upgrades.