445 Ashbury St, San Francisco, CA 94117

445 Ashbury St is a two-story, 8-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1922 in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood, currently owned by Patrick J & Deirdre F Stack. The property underwent several significant improvements in recent years, most notably completing its mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2021 (with associated permit costs of $85,000), and the installation of a new fire alarm system in 2023 that meets current code requirements with low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas. Recent unit improvements include a comprehensive renovation of Unit 1 in 2019, which involved electrical rewiring, plumbing updates, and kitchen/bathroom modernization, with a total cost of over $32,000.

The building's maintenance history shows proactive upkeep, including a kitchen remodel in 2006, reroofing in 2003, and the installation of stained glass transoms in 2003. Historical records indicate some past concerns that were promptly addressed, including multiple building violations in 2006 related to fire safety, stairs, and egress obstructions, all of which were abated by 2007. A plumbing and water leak issue was reported in 2009, affecting multiple areas including the garage ceiling.

More recent concerns have been primarily related to parking enforcement, with several citations issued for blocked driveways and sidewalk parking between 2023-2024. The building's fire safety systems have received regular attention, with a fire alarm system upgrade completed in 2012 and no reported fire incidents resulting in injuries or significant damage. The property appears to be currently in compliance with all major building codes and requirements, with no active violations or complaints on record, and has completed the necessary seismic retrofit work required under San Francisco's Tier 3 program.