77 Hermann St, San Francisco, CA 94102

77 Hermann Street is a 34-unit, 5-story multi-family residential building located in Hayes Valley, built in 1927 and currently owned by Manfred & Sheila C Angstenb. The building has undergone several maintenance and improvement projects over the years, including a significant electrical upgrade in 2006 with the installation of a 400-amp service and new metering infrastructure, bathroom renovations in 2018, and various plumbing and kitchen updates between 1992 and 2018. However, recent safety concerns have emerged regarding fire safety systems, with violations issued in January 2024 for sprinkler service and extinguisher maintenance requirements.

The building has a history of fire safety violations dating back to 2017, with issues documented in alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and fire extinguisher maintenance. A notable complaint was filed in March 2022 regarding an allegedly improperly vented laundry room in the basement, though this complaint is listed as not active. The property has undergone several routine housing inspections between 2002 and 2016, and while many historical violations (such as the 2002 fire safety and roof cable issues) were abated, there is a recurring pattern of fire safety-related concerns.

The building's maintenance history includes work on the roof (1993), parapet repairs (1993), and the removal of an obsolete chimney (1992). Recent activity around the property (between 2022-2025) has mostly involved external issues such as graffiti removal, garbage concerns, and street maintenance matters, with most recent being a January 2025 report of human waste/urine on the sidewalk. The building's location has seen regular municipal service calls for various maintenance issues, though these are generally external to the building itself.