500-510 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 9-unit multi-family residential building at 500-510 Baker Street in Park North, owned by Gherman 1987 Trust, is a 3-story flat & store structure built in 1900. The building has undergone significant improvements in recent years, most notably a comprehensive soft-story retrofit completed in 2017 costing approximately $64,000 to meet seismic safety standards. Recent renovations include a 2021 project converting a 3rd-floor closet into a full bathroom, a complete rewire in 2021, and bathroom and kitchen remodels totaling over $49,000.

The building's systems have received substantial updates, including multiple furnace installations (most recently in 2021) and extensive plumbing work with new fixtures and gas lines. Of particular concern is a 2023 complaint regarding water intrusion, mold, and leaking ceilings on the 2nd floor, though this complaint is listed as not active. Historical records show a notable incident in 2006 when the building experienced a fire in an illegal basement unit, resulting in utility shut-offs for both the building and adjacent property.

The building has maintained compliance with soft-story retrofit requirements (Tier 4, status: Work Complete, CFC Issued) and has generally received regular safety inspections. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 through early 2025 primarily concern street cleaning issues, including reports of abandoned furniture and debris. While there have been some historical violations related to plumbing, electrical systems, and various maintenance issues (documented in 2000), these were all officially abated by June 2001.