520 Shrader St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 7-unit apartment building at 520 Shrader St in Haight-Ashbury, built in 1911, has undergone significant renovations and faced several maintenance challenges in recent years. Most notably, in 2019-2020, the property underwent substantial improvements including seismic upgrades, plumbing repairs, electrical upgrades, and fire alarm system modernizations. These improvements included replacing six wood double hung windows (2020), upgrading the fire alarm system to meet current codes (2019), and addressing various electrical and plumbing issues across multiple units.

A significant tenant complaint from August 2020 raised multiple concerns including potential lead paint hazards, window issues, water pressure problems, and unsafe kitchen conditions, though many of these concerns appear to have been subsequently addressed. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to basic infrastructure, including reroofing in 2004, bathroom repairs, and various system upgrades. Several building violations were recorded in 2016-2020, primarily related to interior surfaces and security requirements, though these issues seem to have been resolved.

The property has maintained compliance with major safety requirements, including a completed fire alarm system upgrade in 2019 that included low-frequency sounders and sprinkler monitoring capabilities. Recent 311 calls from 2022-2024 have primarily concerned street-level issues outside the building's direct control, such as sidewalk maintenance and waste removal, suggesting normal urban maintenance challenges rather than building-specific problems. The building's documented history shows a pattern of proactive maintenance and compliance with building codes, particularly in recent years with significant investment in safety systems and infrastructure. While there were notable tenant complaints about various issues in 2020, the subsequent permits and work completed suggest efforts to address these concerns, though the age of the building means ongoing maintenance work is likely to continue.