577-583 Birch St, San Francisco, CA 94102

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 577-583 Birch Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Andy Musgun Lula Weldezghi, was constructed in 1904 and has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance work over its lifetime. Historical records show termite repairs were completed in 1995, and in 1988, comprehensive renovations were undertaken including kitchen replacements, flooring updates, and wall repairs. The property has undergone regular safety inspections, with notable violations recorded in 2007 and 2010, primarily related to fire safety and security concerns.

These included the need for smoke detectors, self-closing exterior doors, fire extinguisher maintenance, lead paint remediation, and interior wall maintenance. All violations were eventually abated, with the most recent routine safety inspection conducted in 2018. Recent history shows a pattern of false fire alarms or system malfunctions, with multiple fire department responses recorded between 2003 and 2019, though none resulted in injuries or confirmed fires.

The most pressing current issues seem to be external to the building itself, based on 311 calls from late 2024, which primarily relate to street conditions and public space maintenance, including reports of encampments and debris on the sidewalk. While these recent reports don't directly reflect on the building's internal conditions, they do indicate ongoing challenges in the immediate neighborhood environment. The building's violation history shows a completed cycle of addressing safety and maintenance issues when they arise, though there is a noted pattern of multiple violations being issued concurrently, particularly in 2007-2010, suggesting periods of concentrated attention to building systems and safety requirements.