1542-1548 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1542-1548 Hayes Street in Park North was built in 1906 and is currently owned by Kim & Barbara Marienthal. The building's maintenance history shows several significant structural improvements, including deck and stair replacements on three levels in 1998 (with prior attempts in 1997) and a reroofing project in 1994. Historical complaints from 2014 noted issues with construction work occurring during early weekend mornings, while a serious complaint from 1998 highlighted multiple concerns including inconsistent garbage pickup, unclean stairwell carpets, security issues with the front gate, malfunctioning intercom system, and power problems affecting lighting.

In recent years (2023-2024), there have been numerous encampment-related incidents reported in the vicinity of the building, with eight documented cases of encampment cleanup required between August 2023 and January 2024. Other recent issues include graffiti (February 2024), a damaged tree (June 2023), a collapsed sidewalk (June 2023), and hazardous materials cleanup involving broken glass (March 2023). The building has experienced several fire-related incidents over the years, though none resulted in civilian injuries and most were minor situations such as water leaks, service calls, smoke scares, and electrical equipment issues.

A fire complaint from August 2009 was resolved with conditions corrected. The building's documented history suggests persistent maintenance and security challenges, particularly in the late 1990s, with significant recent concerns regarding exterior and neighborhood conditions rather than building-specific issues. While many historical building permits show attention to structural elements, recent maintenance records are not available in the provided data. The pattern of encampment reports and sidewalk defects in the vicinity indicates ongoing environmental challenges in the surrounding area, though these are external to the building itself.