2575 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94115

The three-story, seven-unit multi-family residential building at 2575 Washington Street in Pacific Heights, owned by Lillian Hsu, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1915. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 (Tier 3), demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements.

The property has received substantial fire safety upgrades, including a comprehensive fire alarm system replacement in 2021-2022 with new panels, detectors, and low-frequency sounders, as well as the addition of smoke detectors and monitoring equipment in 2023. Recent permit activity shows attention to both safety and aesthetic maintenance, with the most recent work in 2024 involving facade repairs to address cracks and stucco issues, costing over $44,000. The building has undergone multiple unit renovations between 2018-2021, including major upgrades to Units 1, 4, and 5 featuring kitchen and bathroom remodels, new appliances, and electrical improvements.

Several complaints and violations from 2002-2017 have been addressed, including security, fire escape, and electrical issues, with the most recent complaint in 2024 concerning exterior paint condition and tree contact with the building. Two complaints regarding possible illegal garage unit conditions were filed in 2022 and resolved by the end of that year. The property's maintenance record shows active management response to both routine maintenance and emergency repairs, such as water heater replacements in 2013 and 2022, though there have been some recurring issues with sidewalk parking and street cleaning as noted in 311 calls from 2018-2024.