1424 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 12-unit, 3-story apartment building at 1424 Filbert Street in Russian Hill, built in 1927 and currently owned by the Robert H Chee Bypass Trust, has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure improvements over the past decades. Most recently, in 2021, the building received a comprehensive fire system upgrade including low frequency sounders and wireless monitoring, along with a complete sewer lateral replacement and house trap work. The building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 (Tier 3) and underwent electrical system improvements including Ufer ground installation that same year.

Between 2022 and 2024, there have been multiple fire safety inspections and corrections, with the most recent incidents in March 2024 related to alarm systems, all of which were resolved. Historical records show the building has had several infrastructure improvements including roofing work (1989), emergency brick repairs (1986), and substantial foundation work with underpinning (1991). The building has experienced occasional maintenance issues over its history, most notably a significant heating system failure in December 1996 when residents reported no heat for several days.

More recent maintenance concerns have included various building systems requiring attention, such as fire safety equipment and plumbing infrastructure. There was also a period of unauthorized short-term rental activity in Unit 9 that was addressed in 2018. The property has had regular housing inspections in 2000, 2003, and 2006, all of which were resolved, and while there have been multiple 311 calls regarding street and sidewalk conditions near the property between 2022 and 2024, these are primarily related to public infrastructure rather than the building itself. The building's recent history suggests active management of fire safety systems and infrastructure maintenance, with most issues being promptly addressed through appropriate channels.