543-547 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The three-unit residential building at 543-547 Divisadero Street, owned by the Herman E Robinson Living Trust, has a documented history of maintenance and safety issues spanning several years. Most recently, in April 2024, a significant number of problems were reported by residents, including issues with insects/rodents, mold, leaking ceilings, and leaky fixtures. In 2022, there was a serious safety concern with falling plaster from the building's exterior, which had to be addressed through a $7,000 repair.

The building has experienced recurring maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple building code violations in 2018 that required attention to fire safety, pest control, and structural elements. These violations, which were officially abated in September 2018, included problems with fire extinguisher maintenance, rodent infestation, improper dryer moisture exhaust ducts, and various interior surface issues. Earlier maintenance history shows a pattern of exterior upkeep requirements, including stucco repairs in 2016 ($14,000) and previous work to address a roof-related concrete drop incident in 2016.

The building's fire safety history includes violations in 2006 related to exit obstructions and fire extinguishing system maintenance, though these were subsequently corrected. Infrastructure improvements have been made over the years, including plumbing upgrades with backflow device replacements in 2008 and 2009, and electrical work to install emergency lighting in 2008. The property's maintenance record shows periodic attention to both interior and exterior issues, with recent complaints suggesting ongoing challenges with building systems and resident comfort.