1530 California St, San Francisco, CA 94109

1530 California Street is a 7-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1915 and currently owned by Hardwick Partners II LLC. The building has undergone numerous improvements over recent years, with significant upgrades including accessibility modifications in 2019 (installation of power door operator and new hardware), a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade in 2019, electrical service improvements, and the installation of radiant baseboard heating. Plumbing systems have been maintained and upgraded, with the most recent work in 2022 involving boiler maintenance, and earlier improvements including bathroom/kitchen remodels and light well roof drainage work in 2019.

The building has experienced several fire safety-related issues over its history, with multiple fire code violations between 2010-2022, though most were promptly corrected or found to have no merit. There have been several false alarms and a few minor incidents, including confined cooking fires. Building inspections in 2001 and 2010 revealed various maintenance issues, including lead paint concerns and fire safety system deficiencies, all of which were subsequently addressed.

Recent concerns about debris and garbage around the property have been documented through multiple 311 calls in late 2024, with the most recent complaints indicating ongoing issues with waste management. A 2023 complaint about construction debris on the roof was resolved promptly. The property underwent a unit legalization process under Ordinance 43-14 to legalize a one-bedroom unit at the rear of the building, and the owners have consistently pulled permits for various maintenance and upgrade work, demonstrating ongoing investment in the property's upkeep and safety systems.