521-525 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 521-525 Waller Street property in Hayes Valley is a three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently held by the John E Wai 1981 Living Trust. Recent activity includes a completed reroofing project in April 2024 costing $39,900, and an open violation as of August 2024 regarding alarm system maintenance that has not yet been corrected under permit.

The building underwent substantial renovation attempts in 2014-2015, with permits filed for significant remodeling work including new conditioned space, excavation work, and dormer additions, though some of these permits were ultimately cancelled. The property has experienced several fire alarm system issues, with multiple false alarms recorded between 2023-2024, including two incidents in August 2024 and one in 2018, along with a fire violation issued in August 2024 concerning alarm system maintenance. Historical records show the building faced significant safety concerns in 2002, leading to multiple violations, including issues with the central alarm system, security requirements, stair repairs, and the need for a gas utility shutoff tool, though all of these violations were abated by February 2003.

A 2001 complaint noted broken windows and glass on the ground floor, presenting safety concerns for upper floor residents, which were promptly addressed. The property has maintained a basic utility infrastructure upgrade, with a 2004 permit for 200amp underground conversion work completed successfully. Recent 311 calls (2022-2024) primarily involve street cleaning issues and parking violations in the vicinity of the building, rather than internal building concerns.