640-642 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The Hotel Eddy, a 32-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1907, has experienced recurring maintenance and safety challenges over the past two decades, with the most recent issues primarily revolving around fire safety systems. In 2024 alone, the property received violations for both sprinkler system maintenance (April) and standpipe system issues (July), while 2023 saw a violation regarding non-compliance with sleeping area requirements.

The building's fire safety history shows ongoing concerns, with violations and complaints about alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and blocked exits, though many were ultimately resolved after corrective actions. The hotel has a documented pattern of heating and hot water issues affecting tenants, with multiple complaints between 2012 and 2019 regarding lack of heat or hot water in various units. More recently, in 2022, there was a complaint about extended electrical outages in a room.

Recent maintenance efforts include permit approvals in 2023 to address awning repairs and related work, following a complaint about unpermitted work in January 2023. The property has undergone several significant upgrades over the years, including a 2020 fire alarm system upgrade with low-frequency horns and various fire safety improvements between 2007-2008, such as the installation of a new fire suppression system for the cooking hood and duct. Historical records from 2000 show multiple violations that were resolved within a few weeks, including issues with public bathrooms, an inoperative boiler, and radiator maintenance.