1539 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94123

The 12-unit, 3-story apartment building at 1539 Greenwich Street in Cow Hollow, owned by New California Land Company, has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance work since its construction in 1925. Most recently, in July 2024, the building completed the installation of washer/dryer facilities in the garage area, including necessary electrical and plumbing work costing $12,000. The building underwent important safety improvements, including a mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit completed in 2016 at a cost of $121,000, and the chimney was entirely replaced from 1st to 3rd floors in 2022 for $25,000.

Other significant upgrades include a bathroom renovation in unit #3 (2016), front window replacements to comply with housing codes (2019), and various maintenance work including foundation repairs in 2015 and electrical upgrades in 2013. The building has a history of addressing code compliance issues, including lead paint concerns in 2011 and several fire safety inspections, with the most recent fire alarm system correction completed in May 2024. The property has experienced periodic maintenance and compliance matters that have been addressed, such as a 2021 boiler permit issue and various routine inspections.

Historical violations from 2007 regarding fire proofing and smoke enclosure doors were promptly addressed, and unauthorized window replacements were subsequently corrected. The building's infrastructure has received ongoing attention, with multiple plumbing and electrical upgrades documented over the years, including water service line improvements, new sub-panels, and shower valve replacements. While there have been several 311 calls regarding the property, primarily related to street cleaning and parking issues, these do not indicate any ongoing problems with the building itself. The property is classified as a Tier 3 soft-story building, with all required seismic retrofitting work completed and a Certificate of Final Completion issued.