548-552 Ashbury St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The three-story multi-family residential building at 548-552 Ashbury Street in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, owned by Steele Revocable Trust, was constructed in 1904 and contains three units. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, including a kitchen renovation in 2006, conversion of storage rooms to concrete slabs in 2003, and multiple bathroom additions and interior modifications in the late 1990s.

A notable concerning event occurred in 1996 when the building experienced fire damage that required extensive repairs across all floors. More recently, there have been multiple sewer-related issues in early 2025, including backup discharges from both side sewer vent and catch basin locations, and a sewer line replacement permit was issued in January 2025. The building has a history of compliance issues that were addressed promptly, particularly in 2006 when multiple violations related to safety and utility requirements were documented, including concerns about gas shutoff tools, handrails, self-closing doors, and security requirements - all of which were abated by June 2006.

There was also an illegal unit complaint in 2012 regarding a basement studio conversion from a storage room with questionable window egress. Recent 311 calls (from late 2024 to early 2025) indicate ongoing maintenance and sanitation challenges around the property, including graffiti, garbage accumulation, and two sewage-related incidents in January 2025. The most recent construction activity on record is the sewer line replacement planned for 2025, suggesting proactive infrastructure maintenance.