833 Ashbury St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 833 Ashbury Street, owned by Rutherford Ashbury LLC, has undergone significant renovations and improvements since its construction in 1908. The property completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 (cost: $85,000) and has seen systematic unit upgrades including recent work in 2023 involving sheetrock repairs in units 8 and 10, along with plumbing and electrical updates. Major building-wide improvements include a 2018 reroofing project (cost: $49,875), window replacements on the 3rd floor in 2017 (cost: $16,000), and an electrical service upgrade from 200 to 400 amps completed in 2017.

Recent maintenance and safety concerns have emerged, including multiple plumbing issues in 2023 involving leaking drain pipes and a house trap replacement that prompted a health violation notice from SFPUC. The building has experienced recurring fire safety equipment inspections, with violations related to alarm systems and exit maintenance documented from 2015 through 2022, though most were promptly corrected. A notable safety concern arose in early 2024 regarding a non-functioning call box system affecting emergency access.

The property has a mix of historical and ongoing maintenance issues, including a documented rodent/insect infestation complaint in February 2024. Regular renovations to individual units are evident, with recent work in units 1, 6, and the addition of tenant buyouts in 2024 suggesting continued investment in the property. Multiple permits for kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical rewiring, and plumbing updates demonstrate ongoing efforts to modernize the building, though some recent work has prompted complaints regarding proper permitting and inspections.