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524-528 Ashbury St, San Francisco, CA 94117

2
Complaints
0
Fire Incidents
33
311 Calls
2
Permits

Risk Assessment

29
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Presidio Heights with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 29% chance of no major maintenance issues.
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The 524-528 Ashbury Street building is a three-story, 6-unit multi-family residential structure constructed in 1904, currently owned by Paul & Jennifer Williamson. The property has undergone significant safety upgrades in recent years, most notably completing a fire alarm system upgrade in December 2023 to comply with current fire code requirements at a cost of $28,117, and a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2019 costing $65,000 to improve seismic safety.

The building's maintenance record shows several unit renovations, including a 2015 kitchen remodel in Unit #6 ($18,000) and a 2012 kitchen and bathroom renovation in Unit #1 ($18,300), as well as essential infrastructure work such as a sewer and house-trap replacement in 2020. Recent concerns include an active complaint from September 2024 regarding window leaks and dry rot, and previous plumbing issues including a sewer leak in early 2020.

The building has a documented history of fire safety violations, with the most recent violation issued in June 2023 related to the alarm system, though this was subsequently abated. Historical compliance issues from 2000 included various fire safety concerns such as combustible storage, fire extinguisher maintenance, and lead paint hazards, all of which were abated by July 2000. The property has experienced recurring issues with garbage/debris removal in the immediate vicinity, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024, though these are external to the building itself.

Last updated: January 17, 2025
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Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Haight Ashbury.

Building Characteristics

Total units 6
Year built 1904
Total area 5250 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class A5 - Apartment 5 to 14 Units
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Key Building Statistics

2
Building Complaints
Number of complaints filed with the Department of Building Inspection in the last 7 years.
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Code Violations
Building code violations issued by DBI in the last 7 years.
0
Fire Incidents
Total number of fire incidents reported at this building.
0
DBI Director Hearings
Number of Director's Hearings held by DBI in the last 7 years.
33
311 Calls
Number of 311 calls for this building.
0
Fire Injuries
Number of fire injuries reported by SFFD.
2
Building Permits
Number of building permits issued by DBI.

Included Addresses

  • 526 Ashbury St, San Francisco CA 94117
  • 524 Ashbury St, San Francisco CA 94117
  • 528 Ashbury St, San Francisco CA 94117

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524-528 Ashbury St Landlord Information

Ownership Data

Ownership data from the Secured Roll (property tax) provided by the SF Assessor-Recorder.

NameAddress
Paul & Jennifer WilliamsonWilliamson Paul & Jennifer 484 Belvedere St San Francisco CA 94117

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524-528 Ashbury St Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1979
Units
More than 1 unit
Rent Board Registration
Not applicable
Additional Info
N/A
Year BuiltUnitsRent Board RegistrationAdditional Info
Before 1979 >1 unit N/A N/A

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311 Housing Complaints

The table below shows the 311 housing complaints received regarding the conditions at 524-528 Ashbury St, as well as requests for service nearby.

OpenedCategoryResponsible AgencyRequest TypeRequest DetailsStatus
2025-07-24 07:08:47+00:00 Graffiti Public PW - Street Use and Mappingnot_offensivesidewalk_structure Closed
2025-07-11 17:02:12+00:00 Residential Building DBI - Housing Inspectiondoors_windows_broken_defectiveNone Closed
2025-07-08 10:57:18+00:00 General Request DPH Environmental Healthpublic_healthenvironmental_health request_for_service Closed
2025-07-08 10:52:52+00:00 General Request PW - Street Use and Mappingpublic_worksbsm request_for_service Closed
2025-06-26 13:57:47+00:00 Street and Sidewalk Cleaning PW - Street and Environmental Servicesgarbage_and_debrisother_loose_garbage_debris_yard_waste Closed
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DBI Complaints

Complaints received by the Department of Building Inspection.

Date FiledDate AbatedAssigned DivisionComplaint DescriptionStatusLink
2025-07-14 00:00:00+00:00NoneHousing Inspection ServicesThere are windows that are now have plastic over them. building mgt stated that it could take up to 6 weeks to complete the water proofing of windows. tenants are not able to have proper ventilation due to closed windows. there's also a break in into one of the tenants unit from the unsecured scaffolding. plastic is also possibly to contain asbestos or lead. building mgt also does not communicate clearly to tenants about repairs or how long it would take. Not Active View on DBI
2024-09-12 00:00:00+00:00NoneHousing Inspection ServicesCaller reports there's a leak coming from windows inside of unit due to dry rot. management company/landlord won't fix the issue. please inspect Active View on DBI
2020-02-27 00:00:00+00:002020-03-05 00:00:00+00:00Plumbing Inspection DivisionSewer leak. Not Active View on DBI
2017-11-14 00:00:00+00:002017-11-20 00:00:00+00:00Code Enforcement SectionSoft story tier 3. permit not filed. Not Active View on DBI
2006-04-19 00:00:00+00:002006-05-18 00:00:00+00:00Housing Inspection ServicesRoutines Not Active View on DBI
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DBI Violations

Building code violations records.

Date FiledDate AbatedItemViolation DescriptionStatus
2024-09-12T00:00:00.000Z repair damaged walls and ceiling and paint 1001 b13, d, l, 1301 sfhc there are multiple areas of the walls and ceilings in this unit that have suffered from water intrusion. much of the plaster has cracked. there are two holes in the living room ceiling that drain onto the couch. there are areas of water damaged plaster above and below the windows in the living room and bedroom. there is a large wall in the bathroom with water damamge extending from the shower surround beyond the mirror to the door. anywhere that water damage is evident should be removed 12" beyond any watermarks. after the exterior has been weather proofed and leak resolved, remove all damaged and/or contaminated material and replace with new, stabilize remaining material, plaster, prep, prime and paint to complete these repairs. building sectionactive
2024-09-12T00:00:00.000Z inspector comments important note: due to the nature of this violation, this property has been defined as a nuisance per section 1001-d of the san francisco housing code. it is the property owner¿s responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend the re-inspection as scheduled on this notice of violation for the purpose of providing entry to the inspector of those areas not accessed during the initial inspection as specified, and/or to provide access to all areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled re-inspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector, and provide all tenants with notification as required by california civil code section 1954 (san francisco housing code section 303(b), if any dwellings, apartment units or guest rooms are to be accessed during the re-inspection. other sectionactive
2024-09-12T00:00:00.000Z locate source of water intrusion and repair 703, 1001f sfhc there is water damage in the bathroom, bedroom and living room. while it is posible that they are all the result of the same leak, it is unlikely. find and fix the source(s) of the leak(s). building sectionactive
2024-09-12T00:00:00.000Z paint the wood window frames and sills 1301 sfhc if the windows are repaired or re-installed in the same manner they are currently, the wood parts of the windows shall be painted inside and out. building sectionactive
2024-09-12T00:00:00.000Z lead warning this structure, at 526 ashbury street, was constructed before 1978 and so any paint debris generated is presumed to contain lead. disturbing lead based paint can be extremely dangerous to dwelling occupants and visitors, particularly to young children, pregnant women, pets, and to people performing work on the premises. for interior or exterior paint removal: follow the approved methods of the epa rrp or other similar lead abatement training. if you wish to proceed as though there is no lead present, it is your responsibility to test for lead prior to performing any work and have those test results on site. proper containment and 3-day notification is required for jobs of more than 10 sq. ft. (sec.327, sfebc) information packets are available at the housing division of the san francisco department of building inspection, 49 south van ness avenue, at the 4th floor housing division counter. you can contact the san francisco childhood lead poisoning prevention program for free advice. if you cause lead dust to be created, you could be liable for any illness caused by that dust. ordinance #446-97. building sectionactive
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Fire Violations

Fire code violations recorded by the San Francisco Fire Department.

Violation DateDisposition DateAddressViolation DescriptionStatus
2023-06-27T00:00:00.000Z524 - 528 Ashbury Stalarm system maintained abated
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Fire Incidents

Historical fire incident records for the property.

Incident DatePrimary SituationIgnition CauseCivilian Injuries
2022-10-29 00:00:00+00:00700 False alarm or false call, otherNone0
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Building Permits

Permit records for 524-528 Ashbury St.

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Electrical Permits

Electrical system permits for the building.

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Plumbing Permits

Plumbing system permits for the building.

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Planning Records

Planning records for the property.

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Tenant Buyouts

Tenant buyout records for the property.

BlocklotAddressAgreement DateAmountTenants
1232018524 Ashbury StreetNoneNoneNone
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