640 Turk St, San Francisco, CA 94102

The 46-unit multi-family residential building at 640 Turk Street, owned by Gogna Fmly Gst Tr, was constructed in 1909 and stands three stories tall. The property has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years, with the most concerning being active fire safety violations as of late 2024 regarding alarm systems, standpipes, emergency lighting, and other safety equipment.

Recent maintenance history shows recurring problems with water leaks in 2023 that affected both electrical systems and plumbing fixtures, though these issues were marked as resolved by November 2023. The building underwent a substantial fire damage restoration in 2007 costing $30,500, and has had multiple fire code violations between 2021-2024 including blocked exits and various fire safety system problems, though most were corrected upon inspection. The property has shown persistent issues with basic habitability standards, particularly in 2013-2014 when there were multiple complaints regarding bed bugs, inadequate ventilation, and appliance problems.

Historical permits indicate various infrastructure upgrades and repairs, including fire sprinkler systems, a 200-gallon hot water tank installation in 2014, and ventilation improvements. The building's elevator system has been mentioned as a location for emergency responses, suggesting potential reliability concerns, and there have been multiple fire alarm system activations, though these have typically been malfunction-related with no reported injuries. Recent 311 calls from January 2025 primarily relate to external issues like street cleaning and encampments near the property, rather than internal building concerns.