1485 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117

This 21-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building located at 1485 Waller Street in Haight Ashbury was built in 1925 and has undergone several significant improvements over the years. Most notably, the property completed mandatory seismic improvements in 2016, including a soft-story retrofit, and in 2024 is in the process of updating its fire safety systems to comply with current San Francisco Fire Code requirements, including the installation of new fire alarm equipment and wireless sounders in all units.

The building has a history of addressing safety concerns, having previously installed foundation bolts around the garage perimeter in 2011, and underwent plumbing improvements including a new domestic hot water boiler installation in 2015. Recent concerns have been primarily focused on fire safety compliance, with violations noted in late 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements. The building has experienced various fire alarm system issues in recent years, with the most recent violation from December 2023 still open.

There have been multiple work modifications to individual units, including bathroom renovations and door modifications in 2018, while the building's common areas are currently the subject of an active complaint filed in February 2024. Historical complaints from the late 1990s and early 2000s have been resolved, including issues with an unpermitted boiler operation (2001), safety concerns about a rotting back stairway (1998), and a brief period without lobby lighting (1997). The property has maintained an active response to building code requirements, evidenced by the completion of both minor and major building improvements over the years, though recent fire safety compliance matters appear to require ongoing attention.