547-549 Birch St, San Francisco, CA 94102

The property at 547-549 Birch Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in Hayes Valley, owned by Michael Stevens and constructed in 1900. The building has undergone several maintenance and repair projects over the years, with the most recent work in 2022 addressing dry rot issues at the front lower right corner of the building.

Historical records show previous structural concerns were addressed in the late 1990s, including the replacement of rotten wood framing, siding, windows, and a rear fence member, as well as plaster replacement with sheetrock. In recent months (September-December 2024), there have been multiple fire safety inspections and violations, including issues with alarm systems and multiple fire code violations in October 2024, with all conditions reportedly corrected or abated. The building experienced a pattern of false alarms and system activations between 2019-2024, though these incidents did not result in any injuries.

The property has also been subject to various municipal service calls in recent months, primarily regarding parking issues and litter receptacle maintenance, though these are more reflective of street-level conditions rather than building-specific problems. A planning record from 2022 indicates work was completed to replace tongue and groove wood siding at the lower level. The building's maintenance history suggests regular upkeep is being performed, though the recurring fire alarm system issues and recent code violations indicate some ongoing concerns with the building's safety systems.