2543 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94115

The 5-unit apartment building at 2543 Post Street, owned by Alice Lam, is a 2-story structure built in 1974 in the Lower Pacific Heights neighborhood. The building has undergone several significant safety upgrades in recent years, including a completed reroofing project in October 2024 costing $21,000, and a fire alarm system upgrade in late 2023 to comply with current codes, which included the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas. The building was identified as a Mandatory Soft Story Retrofit property in 2017, with previous non-compliance issues noted in 2020, though it has since completed the required work and received a Certificate of Final Completion.

Historical records show several notable events and maintenance work, including a failed attempt to add two accessory dwelling units in 2019, a completed roof work project in 1988, and termite treatment in 2010. The property has experienced some structural concerns, with violations documented in 2005-2006 regarding an unauthorized wall construction on the roof and a potentially unsafe brick retaining wall, both of which were subsequently resolved. There have been multiple 311 calls regarding the property, primarily related to parking violations in recent years and occasional maintenance issues, with the most recent being tree root damage to the sidewalk reported in 2022.

The building's electrical system has also seen significant upgrades, including a 400-amp service upgrade in 2022. The property's maintenance history shows regular attention to both safety and aesthetic issues, with various routine inspections and prompt responses to violations when they occur. Recent improvements, particularly the fire safety and seismic upgrades, indicate ongoing investment in building safety and compliance with current regulations. The building's records show an overall trend towards addressing and resolving maintenance and safety issues, though some historical concerns required enforcement actions before resolution.