955 Ashbury St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 5-unit multi-family residential building at 955 Ashbury Street, located in the Buena Vista Park neighborhood, is a 3-story structure built in 1906 and currently owned by the Westfall Jr Revocable Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements to address safety and structural concerns, most notably completing a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 that included the addition of plywood shear walls and new foundations at a cost of $30,000.

Other substantial work has included comprehensive unit renovations between 2008-2009, with multiple units receiving bathroom and kitchen updates totaling over $100,000, as well as foundation work in 2008 ($8,000) and reroofing in 2013 ($2,500). The building had some notable violations in 2005 related to fire safety, including issues with the central alarm system, egress obstruction, and gas shutoff tools, though all were resolved by July 2005.

A concerning complaint was filed in April 2021 alleging unauthorized conversion of units into a single-family residence, though this complaint is listed as not active. More recent maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including street permits and various repairs, with the most recent significant work being addresses to safety concerns like the soft-story retrofit. The property has experienced typical urban challenges as evidenced by recent 311 calls in 2023-2024 regarding sidewalk cleaning and parking enforcement, though these are not directly related to building maintenance or safety.