1547-1551 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94109

This three-unit multi-family residential building, located at 1547-1551 Franklin Street in Lower Pacific Heights, was constructed in 1906 and is currently owned by the Alvin & Anna Huie Revocable Trust. The property has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the past few years, most notably including a recent bathroom addition in 2023 ($34,063) for unit 1551, along with corresponding electrical and plumbing work completed in November 2023.

The building has seen substantial safety and modernization upgrades, including the installation of a new fire sprinkler system in 2019 ($4,000), and a comprehensive interior remodel in 2018 involving kitchen and bathroom updates, solar panel installation in 2016, and window replacements. Historical building violations from 2004-2008 were addressed and resolved, including security improvements and drainage issues. Recent maintenance records show ongoing attention to building upkeep, with multiple street space permits issued in 2018, and various routine maintenance tasks completed.

The property has been active in pursuing unit expansion opportunities, with multiple planning applications indicating efforts to add one additional residential unit to the existing structure, with approvals noted under various developers. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to external issues such as graffiti and sidewalk cleaning, rather than building-specific concerns, with the most recent service request from April 2024 currently under review. The building's systems have received regular updates, including a new central furnace installation in 2017 and various plumbing improvements, with all major building permits marked as complete.