1445 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The four-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 1445 Union Street in Russian Hill, owned by Paul Elizabeth, was constructed in 1924 and has undergone several significant maintenance and safety-related improvements over the years. Most notably, the building experienced two related fire safety incidents in 2019, including a fire escape violation and a roof access complaint, though the violation was subsequently abated. The property has received consistent maintenance attention, with recent work including the replacement of three furnaces and ducting in 2011, re-coating of the built-up roof the same year, and various roofing projects completed in 1991.

More recent concerns have primarily centered around tree root damage to the sidewalk, with multiple reports between 2022 and 2024 indicating ongoing issues with lifted sidewalk conditions. The building's parking situations have generated several enforcement calls in recent years, though these are generally routine parking violations. The property has undergone periodic structural work, including garage concrete work and shoring installations in the 1990s.

The 2000s saw minor electrical improvements and general upkeep, while the 2011 period marked significant mechanical system upgrades. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to basic infrastructure needs, though the concentration of tree-related sidewalk issues in recent years suggests an ongoing challenge in that area. While the fire safety violations in 2019 raised temporary concerns, these were addressed through official channels, and no further fire-related issues have been recorded since.