516 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The two-story multi-family residential building at 516 Stanyan St, owned by the Peter J Panagotacos Living Trust, was constructed in 1914 and contains three units. The property has experienced several significant maintenance and safety-related events over the past decade, most notably the recent installation of a fire alarm system in 2022 and the completion of a sewer and house trap replacement in 2015. There have been recurring fire safety issues, with violations and complaints regarding sprinkler/standpipe systems occurring in 2016, 2017, 2019, and 2023, along with concerns about extinguishers in 2021 and exit maintenance in 2019.

A routine safety inspection in 2017 revealed multiple violations related to wood stairs, smoke enclosure doors, carbon monoxide alarms, and security requirements, though all were abated by August 2017. The building has undergone various repairs and upgrades, including reroofing work in 2013 and multiple plumbing and electrical improvements. Historical issues from 2002-2003 included concerns about a collapsed balcony and deteriorated back stairs, which were subsequently addressed.

The property has experienced several emergency service calls, including responses to smoke scares, carbon monoxide detector activations, and a gas leak, though none resulted in civilian injuries. Recent maintenance records from 2024 indicate multiple cases of graffiti that have been resolved, and there are several open cases from early 2025 related to park and sidewalk issues, though these are more related to the surrounding area than the building itself. The building's permit history shows regular maintenance and compliance efforts, including street space permits in 2009 and 2015, stair repairs in 2003, and an effort to bring the building into compliance in 1991. While the property has had its share of maintenance issues over the years, the most recent records indicate that most fire safety concerns have been addressed, though periodic violations and maintenance issues regarding building systems continue to occur.