1515-1517 Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The three-story, 7-unit multi-family residential building at 1515-1517 Pine Street, owned by Rosco Pine Fund LLC and built in 1924, has undergone significant modifications and improvements over the past decade. Most notably, the property has seen substantial commercial development on the ground floor, with recent changes including a conversion from limited restaurant to full restaurant use in November 2023 and previous modifications to install a bakery and cafe in 2016, requiring extensive electrical, plumbing, and fire safety upgrades.

The building completed its mandatory seismic retrofit work under Tier 4 soft-story compliance, and safety improvements include the installation of a fire suppression system, seismic valves for units 1-6, and various accessibility modifications such as a new handicap ramp and automatic door opener. The property has experienced several maintenance and safety challenges, particularly evident in a cluster of violations in late 2014 related to water damage, including leaking plumbing, damaged ceilings, and electrical issues, along with lead paint concerns. While these issues were abated by January 2015, the building has continued to have periodic fire code violations, with the most recent in February 2024 involving problems with fire extinguishers and emergency lighting.

Recent 311 calls from late 2024 indicate ongoing concerns about street-level conditions around the building, with multiple reports of garbage, debris, and abandoned items, though most were resolved promptly. The building's commercial spaces have a history of requiring various permits and approvals, including changes in use from personal service to limited restaurant and subsequent modifications. While recent years show improved maintenance and compliance with major safety requirements, the frequency of fire code violations and recent street-level cleanliness issues suggest ongoing challenges with property management and maintenance of surrounding public spaces.