1572-1576 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 1572-1576 Bush Street, owned by the Carol Wong Survivor Trust, has a concerning history of maintenance and compliance issues since its construction in 1909. Most notably, there are multiple active violations as of 2023, including inadequate heating systems, obstructed egress routes, and questions about unit legality. A significant inspection in December 2022 revealed the presence of four units instead of the permitted three, along with multiple safety concerns such as improper egress, unapproved alterations, and inadequate fire safety features.

Recent complaints have centered around heating problems (May 2023) and egress obstructions (June 2023), with an important violation for heating system failures resulting in a director hearing scheduled for June 2024. The building has undergone some documented improvements, including window replacements in 2013 and stair repairs in 2005, along with a heating system replacement in response to a complaint in 2023, though these efforts have not resolved the more critical compliance issues. The property's maintenance history shows a pattern of reactive rather than preventive maintenance, with multiple routine inspections revealing ongoing problems across two decades (2000-2023).

Recent tenant concerns have included pest problems (rats and mice in 2021), water intrusion issues, and plumbing problems. The building's history of permits shows limited documentation of major improvements, despite the apparent age of the structure and its documented issues. In late 2023, there was a tenant buyout recorded for unit 1576 Bush Street, with a payment of $87,350 to three tenants, though this may not necessarily indicate a change in ownership status or building use. The property has also generated multiple service requests through the 311 system in recent months, primarily related to street conditions and sidewalk cleanliness around the building, though these are external to the building's internal compliance issues.