511 Birch St, San Francisco, CA 94102

The 2-story, 3-unit multi-family residential building at 511 Birch Street in Hayes Valley, owned by the Lim Family Living Trust, was constructed in 1982. The building underwent significant exterior work in 2007-2008, including a $9,000 stucco application project to update its exterior finish. A series of violations were documented between 2008 and 2011, primarily related to fire safety and emergency systems, including issues with fire escape ladders, smoke enclosure door closers, fire extinguishers, and gas utility shutoff tools.

All these violations were abated by January 31, 2011. The building has had three routine safety inspections by Housing Inspection Services in 2008, 2011, and most recently in 2018, none of which currently show any active violations. Recent fire safety concerns include an alarm system issue in April 2024, which was resolved by May 2024.

Two cooking-related incidents were recorded, though both were contained with no civilian injuries reported. While there have been multiple 311 calls in the past year regarding the exterior of the property (including reports of graffiti and illegal parking), these issues appear to have been resolved through normal city processes. The building's documented history shows regular maintenance and compliance with safety requirements, with no active violations or unresolved complaints as of the latest available data. The most recent fire safety system maintenance (April 2024) suggests ongoing attention to safety systems, though the age of the building (over 40 years) should be noted in terms of general maintenance considerations.