156-166 Hermann St, San Francisco, CA 94102

The 7-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 156-166 Hermann Street in Hayes Valley was constructed in 1910 and is currently managed by Soong Lvg Tr. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past few years, most notably completing a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 (Tier 3) at a cost of $110,000 to enhance seismic safety.

In 2018, a kitchen renovation worth $8,000 was completed in Unit A, along with corresponding plumbing and electrical work for a new stove and outlet replacements. Historical records show earlier maintenance work including reroofing projects in 1990 and 2002, and a proposed kitchen demolition and renovation in 1985 that ultimately expired without completion. The building experienced some safety and security concerns in late 2002, when violations were documented regarding the need for handrails on stairways and proper self-closing devices on exterior doors; however, these issues were promptly addressed and abated by February 2003.

More recent activity on the property has primarily involved routine maintenance and external issues, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2019-2025 regarding general cleaning, graffiti removal, and street maintenance. The most recent documented interactions were a rent board inquiry in January 2025 and a public works service request in May 2023, both of which were resolved satisfactorily. Since 2003, there have been no recorded building violations or major safety concerns, and the property appears to be maintaining compliance with current building codes and requirements.