1875 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94115

The 18-unit, three-story apartment building at 1875 Buchanan Street in Lower Pacific Heights, owned by Ashizawa Mark and constructed in 1989, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance upgrades over the past decade. Most recently, in December 2023, a violation was issued regarding sleeping area requirements that remains open as of October 2023, and there are currently filed permits for adding low frequency horns in sleeping areas (November 2024) and a fire alarm upgrade (June 2023). The building has experienced recurring fire safety system updates, including a 2019 incident related to exit maintenance and multiple smoke/CO detector activations, with the most recent fire violation indicating noncompliance in sleeping area requirements.

The property has maintained active attention to structural and safety concerns, with significant work performed on hallways, guardrails, and fire safety systems. Notable improvements include a hydronic boiler replacement in 2019, power system upgrades in 2016, and comprehensive fire alarm system updates in 2013 costing $17,400. Historical records show earlier maintenance addressing dry rot issues in 2000, window replacements in 2009, and deck repairs.

The building has undergone routine inspections by Housing Inspection Services in 2000, 2010, and 2016, with all violations from the 2016 inspection being abated by February 2016, including issues related to carbon monoxide and smoke alarms, structural maintenance, and auxiliary lighting. While there have been multiple fire-related incidents, none resulted in injuries or significant damage, with most being false alarms or system malfunctions. The property has also experienced various maintenance matters in the surrounding area, including recent issues with traffic signals, street cleaning, and graffiti, though these are external to the building itself.