1455 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 12-unit apartment building at 1455 Union Street in Russian Hill, owned by the R M Edelin Revocable Trust, has undergone significant improvements since its 1922 construction, with particular attention to safety and modernization. Most recently, in 2022, five units (5, 7, 9, 10, and 11) received comprehensive kitchen and bathroom renovations costing $270,000, including cabinet replacements, flooring updates, and electrical work.

In 2019, the property saw the addition of a new steam boiler and the replacement of eight window sashes on lower-level street-facing units, maintaining the original appearance with custom wood sashes. A major safety milestone was achieved in 2016 with the completion of a mandatory soft-story retrofit, earning a Certificate of Final Completion and ensuring compliance with seismic safety requirements. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep and modernization efforts, including bathroom and kitchen remodels in units 1 and 2 in 2018, and various electrical upgrades including new subpanels and rewiring.

While there were some historical violations noted in 2002-2005 related to interior surfaces and boiler permits, these issues were promptly resolved, with violations abated by 2003 and 2005 respectively. Recent activity in 2023-2024 primarily consists of routine maintenance and street-level concerns, including sidewalk cleaning and parking enforcement matters, while no building-specific complaints or violations have been recorded in recent years. The building's systems appear well-maintained and modernized, with particular attention to safety upgrades and living space improvements in recent years.