2737 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The three-story, seven-unit multi-family residential building at 2737 Polk Street in Russian Hill, built in 1924, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over the past decades. Most recently, in March 2024, Unit #6 received substantial upgrades including a complete remodel of kitchen and bathroom, new electrical systems, washer/dryer installation, and insulation improvements at a cost of $70,000.

The building's history reveals various plumbing and heating system maintenance issues, particularly concerning the boiler systems, with multiple complaints and permit renewals between 2005-2020. Notable infrastructure work was completed in 2018-2019, including garage modifications, shear wall relocations, and external wall updates. The property has experienced recurring fire alarm system activations (most recently in 2021), indicating potential sensitivity in this system, though no actual fire incidents have been recorded with civilian injuries.

A significant cluster of maintenance issues was documented in 2009, including water damage, ceiling/wall repairs, and lead paint concerns, all of which were reportedly abated by February 2010. The building has successfully passed its soft-story retrofit requirements (classified as Tier 3, Work Complete, CFC Issued), demonstrating compliance with seismic safety standards. Recent 311 calls from 2022-2025 primarily relate to external matters such as sidewalk cleaning and parking enforcement, with no recent building-specific maintenance issues reported.