1599 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94123

The 24-unit, three-story apartment building at 1599 Green Street in Pacific Heights, built in 1968, has undergone significant modifications and faced several challenges in recent years. Most recently, in January 2025, the building received a permit for comprehensive concrete repairs, traffic coating application, and various other maintenance work totaling $17,963. The property has been actively upgraded since 2021, including the addition of four accessory dwelling units (ADUs), installation of a building-wide fire sprinkler system, and various unit improvements such as washer/dryer installations in multiple units (Units 104, 103, 206, and 302).

A notable recent concern was raised in January 2024 regarding the lack of a resident manager, which has been a recurring issue since 2020-2021, when multiple tenant complaints were filed about construction work, elevator access, and management oversight. The building has experienced several fire safety compliance issues, with violations for blocked exits, extinguishers, sprinkler systems, and alarm systems documented between 2022 and 2024, though most have been corrected. A boiler permit compliance issue was noted in September 2023.

While the property completed its mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program requirements, achieving Tier 2 status, there have been ongoing maintenance issues such as concrete deterioration and plumbing system updates requiring multiple permits over the years. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to systems upgrades, including heating system improvements with new boilers and radiant heat components installed in 2021-2022, though some permits have expired or required corrections before being finalized. The property has maintained active compliance with most building codes, though recent complaints about management and safety systems suggest ongoing oversight challenges.