635 Ashbury St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 8-unit apartment building at 635 Ashbury Street, owned by New California Land Co, is a 4-story structure built in 1905 in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood. The building has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance projects in recent years, with the most current work as of late 2024 focused on Unit 4, including electrical and plumbing upgrades, kitchen modifications, and vent installation, with a budget of $28,000. A critical safety upgrade was completed in October 2024 when the building's fire alarm system was enhanced to meet current codes, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and updating all existing devices.

The building recently faced a mandatory soft story retrofit requirement that was noted in a November 2023 complaint, though records show this issue was abated by the end of that month. The property's history shows a pattern of regular maintenance and upgrades, particularly focusing on individual unit improvements and building systems. In 2022-2023, substantial work was completed in Unit 6 (including kitchen, bathroom rehab, and washer/dryer installation), while similar planned improvements in Unit 5 were cancelled.

Historical records indicate previous fire safety issues in 2008 related to blocked exits and storage pathways, though these violations were eventually resolved. The building has consistently undergone routine inspections, with documentation showing attention to building systems including plumbing, electrical, and fire safety equipment over the years. Recent 311 calls from 2024 primarily relate to external issues such as street cleaning and graffiti, rather than building-specific problems, suggesting ongoing attention to building maintenance and code compliance by current ownership.