720 Ashbury St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 6-unit, 2-story apartment building at 720 Ashbury St, owned by Loh Trust, is a multi-family residential property built in 1959 in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most substantial being a completed soft-story retrofit in 2015 at a cost of $30,000, which is particularly important for seismic safety. Other major renovations include a reroofing project in 2015 costing $21,620, and various dry rot repairs in 2006 and 2007.

The building experienced a cluster of fire safety violations in 2006, including issues with fire escape ladders, alarm systems, handrails, and combustible storage, though all these violations were resolved by July 12, 2006. Three plumbing permits were issued between 1998 and 2012, including a shower valve and tub installation in 2012. Recent maintenance concerns primarily involve external issues, with multiple reports in 2024 regarding tree maintenance, including two open complaints about overgrown trees and one about a damaged tree.

There have also been recurring issues with graffiti on public poles in 2024. The building's location and management have been generally responsive to regulatory requirements, as evidenced by the completion of major safety upgrades like the soft-story retrofit and timely addressing of building violations when they occurred. Historical records show regular maintenance and repairs throughout the building's history, including the replacement of sheetrock and bathroom tiles, though some permits from 2006 and 1998 expired without completion notices.