1562 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 10-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 1562 Vallejo Street in Russian Hill, built in 1914, has undergone numerous improvements and faced several compliance issues over the years. Most recently, in April 2024, the building filed for the installation of new Milgard thermally-broken aluminum windows on the front facade, replacing 14 aluminum windows. The property has seen significant kitchen modernization work between 2015-2021, with multiple units (2, 5, 8, and 10) receiving upgrades to cabinets, countertops, and appliances totaling over $60,000 in improvements.

Infrastructure upgrades include a new 400-amp electrical service with 11 meters installed in 2015, plumbing system improvements in 2008, and a complete reroofing project in 2020 costing $25,000. The building experienced several fire safety-related incidents between 2006-2022, including multiple alarm system complaints, a sprinkler system issue in 2022 (which was determined to have no merit), and two violations in 2019 related to exits/fire escapes and building owner contact posting requirements, though these were subsequently abated. Two illegal sprinkler heads were removed from the ground floor in 2022.

A significant electrical upgrade was completed in 2015, installing emergency lighting in hallways and lobby areas. The building has maintained active responses to maintenance and safety concerns, as evidenced by timely permit filings and completion of necessary repairs. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2024 primarily relate to street cleaning, garbage management, and general street maintenance issues, which are external to the building's operations.