2515-2523 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 2515-2523 Polk Street in Russian Hill, owned by Alan and Bernadette Smith, was constructed in 1908 and is notable for having completed its mandatory Soft Story retrofit (Tier 3, CFC Issued) in 2016 at a cost of $110,000. The property has undergone significant recent renovations, including a comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodel in 2020 ($60,000) and additional plumbing and electrical work in unit #2519 and common areas, completed under multiple permits between 2018-2020.

Historical maintenance issues were evident in 2009-2014, with multiple violations related to inadequate heating, lighting, lead paint concerns, and mold/mildew problems, though all these violations were eventually abated. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including a reroofing project in 2018 ($15,000) and various interior improvements such as fireplace installations in 2012-2013 and multiple plumbing updates.

Recent 311 calls (2020-2024) have primarily concerned exterior issues like tree maintenance and street cleaning, with the most recent being property damage concerns related to tree contact in late 2024. The building has experienced several fire department responses, though none resulted in injuries or significant incidents related to the building's systems. The property has maintained a pattern of addressing both routine maintenance and larger improvement projects, with the most significant structural upgrade being the seismic retrofit completed in 2016.