681 Page St, San Francisco, CA 94117

681 Page Street is an 8-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1952 in the Hayes Valley neighborhood, currently owned by Alex Varum. The property has undergone significant improvements in recent years, with major renovations completed between 2013-2015 including comprehensive unit updates and safety enhancements. In 2014, the building received substantial upgrades including the installation of a monitored sprinkler system ($8,000), solar water heating system ($24,500), and new electrical resistance wall heaters throughout all units.

Major structural work in 2013 included merging units on the 2nd and 3rd floors, relocating units, and window replacements totaling approximately $247,000. The building's fire safety systems were notably improved, with new fire sprinkler installations and associated monitoring systems, while all plumbing systems were thoroughly updated with new gas and sewer lines, bathroom and kitchen fixtures, and water lines for the solar heating system. The building has a history of fire safety violations that were addressed in 2002-2004, including issues with fire escape ladders, egress obstructions, and combustible storage concerns, all of which were resolved by November 2004.

More recent maintenance records show ongoing attention to building safety and infrastructure, including a reroofing project completed in 1993. The property has generated numerous 311 calls in 2024, primarily related to parking enforcement and street cleaning issues, with some ongoing concerns regarding tree root damage to the sidewalk. Two fire-related incidents have been recorded, though neither resulted in civilian injuries or confirmed fires. The building's systems and unit improvements, combined with the resolution of previous violations, suggest that major safety concerns have been addressed, though ongoing monitoring of recent 311 complaints may be warranted.