568-572 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102

The three-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building at 568-572 Hayes Street, owned by Rki Investments LLC, was constructed in 1900 and includes retail space. The building has undergone significant structural improvements over the past decade, including a $100,000 basement foundation strengthening project in 2014, and multiple fire safety upgrades, most recently in 2021 when low-frequency sounders and a new fire alarm control panel were installed at a cost of $17,552.

The property has experienced recurring fire safety issues, with multiple violations and complaints regarding alarm systems, extinguishers, and sprinkler/standpipe systems between 2021 and 2024, though most have been corrected following inspections. The building underwent substantial renovations in 2014-2015, including comprehensive electrical work in all three units (new wiring, plugs, switches, lights, and fans) and plumbing updates in units 1-3 (two bathrooms, kitchen, laundry gas lines), along with the installation of three new wall heaters with proper flue installations. Several complaints regarding unauthorized work and construction noise violations were filed during this period, including 11:30 PM work and early morning construction noise concerns in late 2014.

Historical violations from 2008 included issues with handrails, electrical outlets, fire alarms, and egress obstructions, all of which were abated by April 2009. Recent developments include a tenant buyout at 580 Hayes Street recorded on January 2, 2025, and a current sidewalk defect (lifted sidewalk) issue reported in September 2024. While the building has experienced multiple fire alarm activations and false alarms over the years, there have been no recorded civilian injuries from these incidents.