421-425 Hickory St, San Francisco, CA 94102

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 421-425 Hickory Street in Hayes Valley, owned by George Puffett, is a three-story structure built in 1900. The building has undergone several routine safety inspections over its history, with significant findings documented in 2011, when violations related to fire safety and building maintenance were recorded.

These included issues with smoke detectors, fire extinguisher maintenance, wood stair repairs, and dryer vent compliance, though all violations were officially abated by February 28, 2011. The building's maintenance history shows some infrastructure updates, including the replacement of a 40-gallon gas water heater with a 50-gallon model in March 2011. Recent history of the property (2023-2025) indicates ongoing maintenance challenges in the immediate vicinity, with multiple 311 calls reporting issues with garbage and debris, including furniture and loose garbage, as well as recurring concerns about sidewalk parking violations.

The most recent documented concerns relate to sanitation and parking enforcement issues on and around the property, with several resolved cases through various city agencies. The building's permit history is limited, with only two street space-related permits issued in 2007 and 2010, suggesting minimal recent structural modifications or major systems upgrades. The property's documented history reflects typical maintenance and safety requirements for multi-family residential buildings, with all known violations having been addressed, though the frequency of recent street cleaning and parking enforcement calls in the area indicates ongoing urban maintenance challenges in the immediate neighborhood.