201 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94102

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 201 Waller Street in Hayes Valley, owned by the Iveli Thomas Estate, was constructed in 1931 and has undergone several significant improvements and faced some challenges in recent years. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2020, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements, and has undergone multiple fire system upgrades between 2017-2020 to improve safety systems including alarms and sprinklers.

The property has maintained active upkeep, with recent work in 2024 involving substantial renovations to the kitchen and bathrooms in unit 303, including extensive electrical and plumbing updates with a reported cost of $100,000. The building experienced several concerning incidents between 2019-2022, including multiple housing code violations related to heating, fire safety, and utility concerns, though these were officially abated by April 2024. A notable period of concern occurred in 2021 when the penthouse unit was reported as abandoned with damaged windows and doors.

More recent tenant complaints have been limited to construction-related noise (May 2024) and fire escape maintenance (July 2024). The building has experienced multiple false fire alarm incidents, though no actual fires or civilian injuries have been reported through these events. Recent maintenance needs have been addressed through permits, and the building has complied with all major safety requirements including the Tier 3 soft-story retrofit classification, indicating full completion of required seismic improvements.